It is common practice in narcotics units to cultivate informants, usually drug d

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It is common practice in narcotics units to cultivate informants, usually drug dealers or drug users. Information these informants provide to the police may result in the arrest of other dealers or users. Virtual immunity is often granted to those who cooperate with the police. Where are the ethical lines to be drawn in this arrangement?

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