Originally Posted by
blues
Back in the early 80's when I was working UC involving the mob and outlaw motorcycle gangs, I had occasion to listen to a recording made by another UC who was violently attacked with a knife by a party he was investigating.
While he was being stabbed repeatedly he was holding a conversation with the perpetrator...and speaking of himself in the past tense. "I can't believe you killed me" and related statements. To say it was hair raising and harrowing is an understatement. (He survived, as I recall.)
It was very difficult to sit through but left a huge impression. I listened to hours of such UC tapes back then. I can't remember now if my agency or FLETC was the custodian. Regardless, not for the faint of heart.
I tried to be an affable UC for the most part, but also one leaving the impression that I'd crawl through your window and dispatch your family if you threatened me. It's a fine line.