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Covert Operations ManagementCOVERT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
©2006 Softcover 241 pp. (8.5" x 11")
ISBN: 978-1-889315-61-4
List $58

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Description
This text is designed to provide students with a basic theoretical and practical understanding of the management, legal and ethical issues regarding covert operations that are applicable within multiple levels of government agencies. Management issues covered include; selection and rotation of personnel, ethics, use of informants, intelligence vs. operations, compare and contrast civilian law enforcement and government activities, basic and advanced investigative techniques, and applied practical skills.

This textbook is appropriate for criminal justice, criminal investigation, and homeland security programs. It is also suited for programs in emergency management, corporate security, psychology, emergency medical services and healthcare, police academy programs, and continuing professional development.
Contents
Chapter 1  The Changing Nature of Undercover Practices
Chapter 2  Selection of Personnel
Chapter 3  Types of Covert Operations/Units
Chapter 4  Investigative Tools, Development and Use
Chapter 5  Raid Planning and Execution
Chapter 6  Managing Unit Conduct
Chapter 7  Managing Informants, Legal Issues, Courtroom Testimony
Chapter 8  Effects of Undercover Work on Personnel
Chapter 9  Arrest/Buy Busts
Chapter 10  Sources of Funding, Task Forces, equipment, Ethical Issues, Rotation of Personnel
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Author(s)
Robert Almonte,  BA: Robert Almonte retired in 2003 after nearly 25 years with the El Paso, Texas Police Department. He had spent the majority of his career in Narcotics Investigations as a detective, sergeant, and commander, until his promotion to Captain, in May of 2000, and then Deputy Chief in October of 2000. Robert oversaw the Narcotics unit and other detective units as Captain and Deputy Chief. As Commander of the Narcotics section, Robert implemented the Narcotics Hotel/Motel unit, which evolved into a HIDTA task force.
   
Supplemental Materials
Supplemental Material
  • PowerPoint presentations for each chapter.
  • Test Bank with written examinations provided for every chapter.
  • Lesson Plan Development Guide for instructor use.