Attack Quote by Don Winslow
“For a while, many years ago, my job was to get mugged. My job was to walk around Times Square trying to get a mugger to attack me so that someone else could come in and arrest the mugger.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow, 2006
He describes a dangerous undercover role where provoking criminals leads to their capture.
In simple terms: Provoking crime to catch it.
Key Takeaway
Use risk to expose wrongdoing.
Themes
law enforcement
risk
strategy
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
ethical
practical
When to use this quote
- undercover work
- police training
- public safety
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
undercover tactics
crime prevention
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the risk to the public justified?
- How can authorities minimize collateral damage?
A Different Perspective
Such tactics can endanger innocent bystanders.
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