ABSTRACT
The objective of doing a money flash is to convince the suspect the undercover agent can buy the drugs, while at the same time protecting the money from theft or robbery. There are several sound reasons for displaying money to drug suspects: (1) money flashes prove the undercover agent is serious about purchasing the drugs under negotiation; (2) it proves he or she has the means to purchase the drugs; (3) the need to later show the money to the suspects again is eliminated; (4) the suspect is forced to verify he has access to drugs by showing them to the undercover agent; and (5) the displaying of money has a tendency to move the case rapidly.
