From Bondage to the Desert – 1.3 Role of the Secret Police – 4

1.3.4 Using the Influence of Well-Meaning Church Members

At times, when secret policemen do not have at their disposal collaborators who are in a position to influence or to spy on certain people, they attempt to use the influence of well-meaning but misguided church members or friends of the intended victim.

Because these unsuspecting and sincere people usually enjoy the trust of those under the surveillance of the secret police, they may do more harm to the victims than informers or the officers themselves.