Infiltration and Motivation

Joe Moore became an informant for the FBI after exposing unconstitutional actions by a law enforcement officer targeting his brother-in-law. His military background and intelligence capabilities made him an ideal candidate for infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan. Initially motivated by a desire to serve honorably after leaving the military, Moore connected quickly with Klan members due to his military demeanor and skills. He responded to a Klan member's ad, which set him on a path that would ultimately involve thwarting serious threats against public figures.