Covert Operations Unveiling Organized Crime: Using Operation Donnie Brasco to Understand the Complex Trauma of Deep Cover

Dr. Dan Rudofossi, a New York Police Department cop doc, explores the life of Joe Pistone, an FBI agent who spent six years living as Donnie Brasco as a member of the Bonanno crime family, through narratives. Pistone's genius is highlighted in surviving daily challenges of infiltration by using innovations in the ecological niches of Mafia violence, and his mental toughness, resilience, and ingenuity are understood through Rudofossi's signature Eco-Ethological Existential Analysis. The book offers a unique look at the costs and successes of tracking, infiltrating, arresting, and convicting those involved in organized crime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The New York Police Department's cop doc, Dr. Dan Rudofossi, delves into the experiences of Joe Pistone, the FBI agent who spent six years living as Donnie Brasco as a member of the Bonanno crime family. This extraordinary operation, known as Operation Donnie Brasco, stands as the longest and most successful infiltration of a Mafia family. Dr. Rudofossi highlights Pistone's exceptional intelligence in navigating the daily challenges of infiltration by leveraging innovative strategies within the ecological niches of Mafia violence. Through his signature Eco-Ethological Existential Analysis, Rudofossi sheds light on Donnie Brasco's mental toughness, resilience, and ingenuity, providing a deeper understanding of his ability to survive in the treacherous world of organized crime.

The authors' experience as a police psychologist, or "cop doc," adds a unique perspective to the narrative. They explore the intersection of policing and organized crime, unraveling the complexities of conflict, resolution, and compromise within these disparate worlds. By mapping out the reasons and mechanisms behind trauma-induced functional dissociation as an unconscious adaptation, the authors offer a comprehensive analysis of the broader dynamics of conflict resolution.

This groundbreaking book is a must-read for law enforcement personnel, criminal justice professionals, homeland security experts, law students, police psychologists, and anyone with a fascination for the world of organized crime. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the costs and successes involved in tracking, infiltrating, arresting, and convicting individuals involved in organized criminal activities. Through vivid narratives and expert insights, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of combating organized crime, contributing to the ongoing efforts to combat this global threat.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032202730