During an investigation, a lead will be investigated if, and only if, it is deemed credible by a Special Agent. Leads will generally be considered credible when the information comes from a trusted source. To increase the chances of finding credible leads, some Special Agents spend time building relationships with informants. Informants are often useful in verifying information about suspects under investigation, such as the suspects’ identities and addresses. If an informant provides accurate information about a lead, the chances of successful prosecution are increased.
Explanation
Answer: A - The essential information from which the answer can be inferred is contained in the last sentence of the paragraph. This sentence states, “If an informant provides accurate information about a lead, the chances of successful prosecution are increased.” Since response “A” refers to a circumstance in which an informant provided accurate information about a lead, we know that, in that circumstance, the chances of successful prosecution are increased.
