Advanced Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Operations

Tradecraft is a term used within the intelligence community to describe the methods, practices, and techniques used in espionage and clandestine investigations. This book reveals how intelligence officers and investigators conduct their tradecraft. Readers will learn how to plan an operation, how to build an identity and cover story for deep cover operations, and how to detect those who have created false identities for illegal purposes. They will also get insight into the technical aspects of intelligence, counterintelligence, and criminal investigations, and legal considerations for conducting intelligence investigations.