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As one of a handful of UK police officers trained in SAS deep-cover surveillance, David Corbett infiltrated the toughest communities, living among junkies, prostitutes, murderers and firearm dealers, in order to gather evidence that would lead to dozens of convictions. His rapport with hardened criminals was forged during his youth on the mean streets of Glasgow, where he ran with the gangs, joyriding and stealing. But when his friends began disappearing into borstals, Corbett decided it was time to take himself in hand and followed his father into the police force. His ability to mingle with gangsters was soon identified as an asset and, after serving time in the CID - where he was involved in investigating the murder of Arthur Thompson Junior, the son of Glasgow's Godfather - he became an undercover agent with the Crime Squad. He trained in urban and rural surveillance and invented a fictional past for himself. Like Donnie Brasco, the legendary US cop who won the trust of the Mafia, Corbett risked his life every day: one false move and his cover would have been blown. The pinnacle of his career was an operation in the former pit town of Blyth, where there had been 15 drug-related deaths in 12 months. Leaving his wife and family, he spent five months undercover, wired up, winning the confidence of the dealers, and had to cope with having his life endangered by a corrupt officer. Corbett's work led to 31 convictions and commendations from the Chief Constable and a Crown Court judge but, without any form of counselling, the stress took its toll and he was forced into early retirement. Now, betrayed by the force that sent him out on these dangerous missions, Corbett reveals the gripping story of life in the perilous world of an undercover cop.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #180462 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

The Herald November 9 2002
Rough Glasgow background ability to ingratiate with criminals.An absorbing,honest account bravery of a man in extreme circumstances.

Member of Public
Excellent,honest insight modern day policing.Unbias veiw of crime on the street."deep under" good read. different slant "British Bobby"

Customer Reviews

Excellent
I must admit coming from the area this book is based around, It is sadly true there are many carachters of similar stature that are portrayed in this book.
You really feel for the man in the situations he comes across.
A very good account of an undercover cop. Worth buying.

Both sides of the fence
The book gave an excellent insight into how police oficers used to work in the eighties and by stark comparison describes the current skills required in the force today. Unfortunately there was limited expansion regarding the life as an 'undercover officer' - perhaps due to reasons of confidentiality?
Generally a good read and worth buying , but it never got down to the real nitty gritty of undercover work.

Well worth a read.
I thought this was a real page turner and it was fascinating to learn about the real life of a UC. I just hope his force has better counselling procedures in place nowadays.