Crimefighters worldwide mostly pass information to cops, getting in the way (11)

I believe the answer is:

interposing

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'getting in the way' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being present participle verbs.
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I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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