PCI Surveillance Methods & Technology 2

Question 1

When conducting a moving vehicle surveillance, which technique minimizes the risk of being 'made' by the subject?

Accepted Answer

Use a two- or three-vehicle rotating team with radio coordination

Answer

A rotating team allows different vehicles to take the follow position, preventing the subject from recognizing a single car trailing them consistently.

Question 2

What is the primary legal concern when using a GPS tracking device on a subject's vehicle during a private investigation?

Accepted Answer

Whether the client owns or has legal authority over the vehicle

Answer

Attaching a GPS tracker to a vehicle requires legal authority—typically ownership or consent—because unauthorized tracking may violate federal and state wiretapping or stalking laws.

Question 3

A subject enters a building with multiple exits. What is the BEST surveillance strategy?

Accepted Answer

Deploy team members at key exits and communicate via radio

Answer

Covering multiple exits with coordinated team members and radio communication prevents the subject from leaving undetected through an unmonitored exit.

Question 4

Which camera lens characteristic is MOST important for covert long-distance surveillance photography?

Accepted Answer

Long telephoto focal length to capture detail from distance

Answer

A long telephoto lens allows the investigator to photograph subjects from a discreet distance while still capturing identifiable detail.

Question 5

During a stationary (fixed) surveillance, an investigator notices neighbors becoming suspicious. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately relocate to a new observation point

Answer

Relocating preserves the covert nature of the operation; staying risks the neighbors alerting the subject or escalating the situation.

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PCI Surveillance Methods & Technology 2