

The Gathering | FBI
Jul 16, 2024
Former FBI undercover agent Dana Ridenour discusses infiltrating eco-terrorists, intense FBI training scenarios, challenges faced by undercover agents, and the blurred lines between personal and professional boundaries in espionage.
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First Undercover Case
- Dana's first undercover case involved a doctor trading prescriptions for sex.
- She gathered evidence through recorded appointments, leading to the doctor's conviction.
Undercover Training
- Undercover agents must think on their feet and adapt to unpredictable scenarios.
- Training involves high -pressure situations to test decision -making under stress.
Women Undercover
- Dana's psychometric tests revealed high empathy and introversion, not ideal undercover traits.
- However, she believed women's ability to blend in makes them better undercover agents.