Seattle Mun. Code ch. 14.12, subch. VI, § 14.12.250 Use of infiltrators
14.12.250 - Use of infiltrators
No infiltrator shall be used or recruited to collect restricted information on a continuing basis from within and about a political or religious organization, an organization formed for the protection or advancement of civil rights or liberties, or an organization formed for community purposes, unless:
A. Use of the infiltrator is contemplated by an authorization to collect restricted information on the organization pursuant to Sections 14.12.150, 14.12.160, 14.12.170, or 14.12.230;
B. The Chief of the Department approves in writing the use of the infiltrator and certifies that infiltrating the organization is necessary, and that reasonable means have been designed to:
1. Confine collection of the restricted information to matters contemplated by the authorization; and
2. Conduct the collection of the information in a manner consistent with the statement of purpose, policies, and provisions of this Chapter 14.12; and
C. The Chief of the Department or his designee has established a procedure for review at the end of each authorization period to determine compliance with all rules, regulations, and procedures designed to minimize the acquisition, retention, and disclosure of restricted information that does not relate to the matter under investigation and to protect against unreasonable infringement upon the rights, liberties, and freedoms described in subsection 14.12.010.A.
(Ord. 110640, § 10, 1982; Ord. 110572, § 24, 1982; Ord. 108333, § 23, 1979.)