I think this is an issue that would be easily resolved if cults could see mindshields, which would make sense given how they interact with their powers.

I feel like restricting the ability to go undercover is only necessary because of the unhealthy way it interacts with cults. And something about ...

Is there a reasonably acceptable way to play undercover detective without powergaming ?

For context, I wanted to RP a detective that goes undercover as a tider and ends up being very obvious about it, based on the SOP line which states :
"The detective is permitted to wear non-Security clothing ...