Psychological aspects of undercover policing: a research supported compendium on how to live as an undercover officer

This book will look at the basic nature of the undercover operation in Law Enforcement from starting a program, to the administration of a program, to the operations of the undercover officer. It takes care to look at how a program can be set up to have the least psychological impact and the warning signs thatan officer is starting to have psychological issues that could affect their work. It looks at the psychology behind the alter-identity and the flashroll that make the real life of the officer, seem unreal. It looks at psychological needs for safety and how support personnel can make sure the undercover operative feels as safe as possible. The policing world has become very sensitive to psychological issues in policing and this is a specialty area There is a paucity of training materials in the area of undercover law enforcement. None of these materials deal with psychological aspect of the work Lead author is well known in police circles and a frequent speaker to conferences and conventions INDICE: From the contents Foreword. 1: The Rules of the Game.- 2: Researchin the Psychology of Undercover Policing.- 3: Setting-up an Undercover Operation. 1. Cost-Benefit Analysis. 2. Connection with Tactical and Support. 3. Recruitment. 4. Selection Criteria and Testing. 5. Training.- 4 Special Stressorsin Undercover Policing. 1. Alter Identity. 2. On-going Deceptions. 3. Over Identity. 4. Flashroll Mentality. 5. Information Sharing with Spouse.- 5: Protective Factor for the Officers. 1. Psychologist Involvement in Team Decisions. 2. Principles and Morals. 3. When to Withdraw. 4. Family First Attitude. 5. Spirituality and Balance.- 6: Administrative Issues. a. Decisions Team. b. Supervision. c. Drug use Policy. d. Support of Officers Family.- 7: Special Papers of the Congress. Fr. Joseph D’Angelo – Creating Balance: Psychological and Spiritual Strategies for Undercover Officers. M. Sharps, Ph.D.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-89292-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés