NDIT Surveillance Techniques

Question 1

Which surveillance method involves an investigator following a subject on foot through a public area?

Accepted Answer

Mobile foot surveillance

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Fixed surveillance

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Electronic surveillance

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Aerial surveillance

Question 2

In a 'one-car surveillance,' what is the primary disadvantage an investigator faces?

Accepted Answer

Greater risk of detection by the subject

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Higher equipment costs

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Limited radio communication

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Inability to document findings

Question 3

What is a 'fixed surveillance' also commonly called in investigative practice?

Accepted Answer

Stakeout

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Rolling tail

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Cold canvas

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Pretext call

Question 4

When conducting vehicle surveillance, what is the recommended following distance in urban traffic to reduce detection risk?

Accepted Answer

One to two blocks

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One car length

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Two to three car lengths

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Five car lengths or more

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'ABC method' used in mobile vehicle surveillance?

Accepted Answer

A system where three vehicles alternate lead positions

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A three-team rotation for resting investigators

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An alphabetical logging system for subject movements

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A three-step process for approaching a subject

Question 6

What is 'pretext surveillance'?

Accepted Answer

Using a cover story or false identity to observe a subject at close range

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Surveillance conducted before a subject commits an act

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Court-authorized wiretapping of communications

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Monitoring a subject through their social media

Question 7

Which of the following is the most critical skill for an investigator to master when beginning a surveillance assignment?

Accepted Answer

Blending into the environment

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High-speed driving

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Confronting the subject

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Operating complex radio equipment