If the police did not want to take the risk of exposing an officer to undercover work,they could have turned to a

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Using a confidential informant would be the best choice as it does not put a police officer's safety at risk while still gathering valuable information. The informant can gather information from within criminal organizations and report back to the police without the need for an officer to go undercover. Entrapment is not a viable option as it involves the police setting up a crime and then arresting the individual for committing that crime. This is typically illegal and unethical. A consumer hotline tip may lead to the identification of criminal activity but may not provide the level of detail needed for an investigation. An undercover operation would still require an officer to go undercover and put them at risk.

If the Police Did Not Want to Take the Risk