Certain situations require the deployment of specialist operatives to obtain intelligence on theft, drug use, drug dealing and other acts of misconduct. Where other investigative methods are impossible to deploy, an undercover operative can infiltrate into the target environment and supply regular intelligence to the investigation team.

Situations where an undercover operative can be invaluable are:

• Theft of company property, stock and material
• Damage to company property
• Fraud
• Drug dealing at commercial premises
• Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace
• Gross misconduct
• Seditious activity