In the meeting were the captains of the Vice Squad and the precinct, the lieutenant in charge of the operation, Bill and two undercover detectives, my ex Ron and Adam. When I arrived, the captain ordered me to take off my coat so they could make sure I was dressed appropriately.

When I hesitated, he told me, "Come on now officer, if you can't take your coat off now, there is no way you can fool a john."

I knew he was right and immediately took off my coat and proudly put myself on display. As much as they tried to hide their pleasure in my exposure, the look on...