Finding Informants and Recruiting Spies with #BestGuest and Retired FBI Agent Robin Dreeke

Finding Informants can be one of the most challenging parts of an investigation. In this #BestGuest episode, retired FBI Agent Robin Dreeke explains the art and strategy behind Finding Informants, building trust, and developing relationships that can uncover critical information. What does Finding Informants really involve, and how do investigators identify people who may be willing to share what they know? Key Points: Robin Dreeke’s experience as a retired FBI agent How investigators approach finding potential informants Building trust and establishing relationships Identifying people with valuable information Recruiting and developing confidential sources The psychology behind communication and influence Challenges and ethical considerations investigators face Robin Dreeke offers an inside look at the human side of investigations, explaining how communication, trust, and relationship-building can help investigators uncover information. This conversation explores Finding Informants and the skills involved in developing sources while keeping the focus on the investigative process. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, and real crime stories, featuring experts with firsthand experience behind the headlines. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.