When is an informant eligible to enter the federal Witness Security (WITSEC) program?

A. Whenever a threat is made in any felony prosecution.
B. If the case in which the informant testifies in federal court and involves organized crime.
C. If the prosecution is in federal court and the witness requests a new start due to the stigma of being a "snitch."
D. If the witness is a party to a crime involving violent felonies.


B

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a. True b. False

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a. workload analysis b. grant writing c. civilianization d. mobilizing stakeholders

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