NDIT Surveillance Techniques 3

Question 1

Under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), which of the following surveillance activities is generally prohibited without authorization?

Accepted Answer

Intercepting private electronic communications

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Photographing a subject in a public park

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Recording a subject's vehicle movements on a public road

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Observing a subject through binoculars from a public location

Question 2

What is the purpose of conducting a 'pre-surveillance reconnaissance' of a location?

Accepted Answer

To familiarize the investigator with the area and identify optimal observation points

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To interview witnesses before the investigation begins

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To serve legal documents on the subject

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To obtain a court order for surveillance

Question 3

Which of the following best defines 'surveillance detection'?

Accepted Answer

Techniques a subject uses to identify whether they are being watched

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An investigator's ability to spot and follow a subject

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Electronic systems that alert investigators when a subject moves

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A method of reviewing surveillance footage for key evidence

Question 4

When is it permissible for a private investigator to record conversations in a two-party (all-party) consent state?

Accepted Answer

When all parties to the conversation have given their consent

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When the investigator believes the recording will reveal criminal activity

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When the recording is conducted in a public location

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When authorized by the client in writing

Question 5

A subject makes a sudden U-turn while driving. What surveillance tactic should the trailing investigator employ?

Accepted Answer

Continue in the original direction and contact a secondary surveillance unit

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Immediately make a U-turn to follow the subject

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Stop the vehicle and confront the subject

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Call off the surveillance and file a report

Question 6

Which of the following is a lawful use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in private investigative surveillance?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing publicly available social media posts and public records

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Accessing a subject's password-protected social media account without consent

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Intercepting the subject's private messages

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Obtaining the subject's bank records without a subpoena

Question 7

What is the main ethical obligation of a private investigator when conducting surveillance on a subject who is incidentally observed committing a serious crime?

Accepted Answer

Document the activity and report it to the appropriate law enforcement agency

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Immediately intervene to stop the crime

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Ignore the activity as it is outside the scope of the assignment

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Inform the client and await further instructions before taking any action