https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/covert/Recent content in covert on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 07 Apr 2026 04:41:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/west-midlands-police-spend-over-1-million-on-informants-over-five-years/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:41:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/west-midlands-police-spend-over-1-million-on-informants-over-five-years/West Midlands Police have disclosed spending more than £1.25 million on payments to informants over a five-year period from 2020 to 2025. These payments were made to Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS), key players in gathering critical intelligence used in serious criminal investigations. The details emerged following a Freedom of Information request, highlighting the force’s commitment to transparency regarding the use of public funds and covert policing tactics. A spokesperson emphasized that public awareness surrounding the management of CHIS fosters trust and accountability in law enforcement activities.