If a CI is used under exigent circumstances before the flag record is created, within how many days must the flag record be entered?

• A. 1 day
• B. 2 days
• C. 3 days
• D. 4 days

Answer: (B)

When a confidential informant is used under urgent or exigent circumstances, the record that flags this CI usage needs to be entered promptly to preserve accountability and protect both the informant and the operation. The two-day window for creating the flag record ensures that the situation is documented while memories are fresh and before the details fade, while still giving time to gather essential information and have supervisory review. This timing supports clear justification of why exigent circumstances were necessary, outlines the scope of the CI’s involvement, and notes any safety or protective measures required for the informant. If an entry cannot be completed within that window due to unavoidable factors, the situation should be escalated and the reasons documented, but the standard practice is to finalize the flag record within two days.