New confidential informants have NO reliability. How do the police prove that the information is valid and secure convictions? CORROBORATION! Police have to independently corroborate as much of the information as possible to secure convictions. NJ v Orion Byrd is an excellent example of this. Join Instructor Lt. Joey Sperlazza as he breaks down the facts and all of the points argued in this New Jersey Superior Court Appellate UNPUBLISHED Opinion. The full opinion can be read here: https://www.njcourts.gov/system/files/court-opinions/2025/a1665-21.pdf STAY SAFE AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! As always, the items described in these cases are for information only. Determine how the situation impacts you in your agency and in your state. Follow your state laws, state guidelines, and department policy and address questions to your superiors and legal advisors.