ITACG Intelligence Guide for First Responders 2nd Edition - ISE.gov

• Multiple Sources: When a report has multiple sources, it is very important to preserve
and separate which source provided which information. Any sources, contacts, walkins/call-ins/write-ins,
government employees, or detainees that contribute to a report
must feature their own source byline.
Additional Source Statement Examples:
• “Source obtained the information from a reliable subsource with direct access.”
• “Source obtained the information from a subsource whose reporting record has not
been established.”
• “Source was aware that his information would reach the U.S. Government and may
have intended his remarks to influence as well as to inform.”
• “The veracity of this source’s information is seriously doubted but is being reported
here because of the nature of the threat discussed.”
• “The information was provided by the source who spoke in confidence and without
the knowledge of his government’s superiors. The information may not be discussed
with any foreign government officials, especially those of the source’s government.”
• “The information provided in this report may have been intended to influence as well
as to inform.”
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