A covert operation or undercover operation is a military or police operation involving a covert agent or troops acting under an assumed cover to conceal the identity of the party responsible. [1]

This article explores the integral role of undercover operations and surveillance in the United States criminal justice process. Beginning with a historical overview, the article delineates the evolution of these practices and their milestones, emphasizing their contemporary significance.

Mar 8, 2017 · The following Guidelines on the use of undercover activities and operations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are issued under the authority of the Attorney General provided in Title 28, United States Code, Sections 509, 510, and 533.

Undercover operations are the third special investigative tool included in the Organized Crime Convention. Undercover operations occur where investigators infiltrate criminal networks or pose as offenders to uncover organized crime activity.

After reviewing the history of police undercover practices in the United States, this article examines internal and external policies that guide the use of undercover law enforcement methods, followed by consideration of court cases that had …

B. Undercover Operation - an investigation involving a series of related undercover activities over a period of time by an undercover employee(s). For purposes of these Guidelines, a

Sep 24, 2013 · “Undercover Operation” means an investigation involving a series of related undercover activities over a period of time by an undercover employee.

This paper examines the merits of undercover work as a law enforcement technique, traces the evolution and expanding role of undercover activity, and reviews the body of law relevant to undercover operations.

To effectively thwart various national security threats, such as transnational criminal organizations and terrorism, the U.S. must adopt a robust, cohesive, and coordinated national Undercover Operations (OPS) strategy at the Federal, state, and local levels.

Oct 8, 2024 · Undercover operations and surveillance techniques are among the most effective tools in drug enforcement. These methods enable law enforcement to infiltrate drug networks, gather evidence, and identify key players involved in trafficking and distribution.