My sources are my friends.They have a lot of trust in me and freely give me vital information. Since I always prefer to go undercover for my assignments, their knowledge of the darker side of society comes in handy.I treat my sources like friends.I talk to them a lot and try to solve their problems.I believe that a good investigative reporter cannot reveal his source.He prefers to go to jail rather than reveal their identity
Though this guidelines are adopted by an American organisation keeping in mind the American perspective and legal system, but I think that Investigative Reporters of other countries who use hidden cameras-spy cams regularly should follow these guidelines
As an investigative reporter first I try to built up confidence and then persuade persons to talk on camera.I tell them that I have nothing to do with their criminal activity or criminal background
he came over to meet Rohit with a chirpy Young lady who was a part of a well organised sex racket.Later,loaded with spy-cam, The seasoned crime reporter met her ‘boss’,a middle-aged man in an undisclosed location
Lorana Sullivan as one of the finest investigative financial journalist of all time .After getting a Pulitzer travelling fellowship,she worked as a reporter for The Sunday Times in London.