The Jordan Harbinger Show

1160: Tegan Broadwater | How a White Cop Infiltrated the Crips Part One

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May 27, 2025
Tegan Broadwater, a former undercover cop who infiltrated the Crips, shares harrowing tales of life in the dangerous world of gang culture. He reveals how authenticity trumps acting during undercover work and discusses the business-like nature of gang operations, where trust is paramount. Broadwater explains the challenges of maintaining credibility without using drugs and elaborates on the fragile dynamics of trust within drug trade interactions. Expect captivating insights into the complexities of identity and the psychological pressures faced by undercover officers.
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INSIGHT

Undercover Cops Avoid Drugs

  • Undercover cops never use drugs to maintain credibility and avoid addiction.
  • They employ tactics like fake courthouse visits to build street credibility safely.
INSIGHT

Drug Enforcement Maintains Status Quo

  • Law enforcement efforts in drug cases mainly tread water preventing worsening problems.
  • It's more about maintenance than eliminating drug problems, often risking officers' lives without reducing drug prevalence.
ANECDOTE

Invited Into Dealers' Homes

  • Being invited into a dealer's home signifies major trust and is unusual.
  • Usually, dealers avoid showing where they live to protect themselves, so this marks exceptional rapport.
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