Analyze how working undercover would affect an officer in terms of various components of police subculture

What will be an ideal response?


Possible points include: Undercover agents are frequently required to be in hostile environments in which they give up control and do not have dominion. The level of danger and unpredictability is markedly increased. Their sense of moral superiority may be increased, as they spend more time surrounded by criminals. Their sense of us versus them will have to be concealed to avoid giving themselves away. Their need for secrecy may extend to everyone they know to protect their
cover, thus increasing their isolation. Their bravery and ability to deceive are likely to be continually challenged.

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