Inside a Police Informant's Mind

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"This book is not just another `true crime' story, but an important cautionary tale for police that should be read by every police officer, especially those who identify, develop, and work with informants and agents. ...Derry describes the emotional, psychological, and physical toll that this work takes on both the informer and the handler. This book brings the reader into the world of a police informer and sheds some light on the complicated and challenging relationship between the police informer and their handler."
-Dr. Irwin M. Cohen, from the Foreword


"Over my 35 year career as a criminologist I have read hundreds of books about crime and criminal justice issues. This book was far and away the most interesting."
-Darryl Plecas, PhD, University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada


"Outlaw biker gangs, hit men, drugs, sex, and murder. Ingredients of stories that captivate audiences in books and on screen. But An Informant's Mind is not fiction; far from it. Derry's accounts of the glamourous, repulsive world of organized crime, and the role of the police handlers attempting to protect us from it, offers a view into the real world of crime that most people are oblivious to. An Informant's Mind should appeal not only to law enforcement personnel and students of criminal justice but also, to wider audiences whose eyes will be opened in learning the day to day crimes, brutalities, and fear experienced by offenders as well as the courage, dedication and morality of law enforcement working to stop them."
-Tim Croisdale, PhD, California State University, Sacramento, USA


"In my years as a social scientist and my work in criminal justice, I have never been exposed to such a provocative personal story. I hope this modern day hero's account will shine a light bright enough to change the lives of those who read it, and cause a re-examination of the policies and the challenges he exposes. Mr. Derry's accurate insights are a must read for all criminal justice personnel and public alike."
-Geri Bemister, North Island College, British Columbia, Canada


"This book is real and to the point. Looking into the heart and soul of informants, it provides a great perspective on how we "cops" should treat and deal with them. A very interesting and informative read."
-Detective Steven Bergen, Lubbock Police Department, Texas, USA