Which guideline recommends establishing sources of information before you need them?

• A. Rely on memory alone
• B. Gather information only after a request
• C. Establish sources of information before you need them
• D. Post on social media to gather info

Answer: (C)

Having sources of information already established before you need them lets you pull credible, verifiable data quickly and reliably. This proactive network keeps you prepared, reduces delays, and supports triangulation and proper documentation of evidence. Relying on memory is risky because details fade or are misremembered, gathering information only after a request causes unnecessary delay, and posting on social media can lead to unverified leads and privacy or reliability problems. So, building and vetting reliable information sources in advance is the prudent, professional approach.