Undercover Operations Are Costly and Time-Consuming and Should Be Used

question 32

Multiple Choice

Undercover operations are costly and time-consuming and should be used with extreme care. In which situation would it better NOT to conduct an undercover operation?

• A) Law enforcement authorities are informed when appropriate evidence has been accumulated
• B) The investigation can be closely monitored
• C) Other investigation methods are applicable
• D) The investigation can remain secretive

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Definitions:

Participant

An individual who takes part in a research study or experiment, often providing data or insights.

Anonymity

A state of being unknown or unacknowledged, protecting personal or confidential information from being disclosed.

Confidentiality

The ethical and often legal duty to keep information shared by or about individuals during research, medical treatment, or any professional service private and secure.

Tenacity

A way of knowing based on accepting knowledge, correctly or incorrectly, because it has stood the test of time.