Private Investigator Exam Surveillance Techniques 3

Question 1

What is the 'eye' in a surveillance team responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining direct visual contact with the subject

Answer

The 'eye' is the team member who has direct visual contact with the subject at any given moment during mobile surveillance.

Question 2

When is it appropriate to abort a surveillance operation?

Accepted Answer

When the investigator believes they have been detected

Answer

If an investigator believes they have been detected (burned), continuing the surveillance may alert the subject and compromise the entire case.

Question 3

Which of the following would be considered trespassing during a surveillance operation?

Accepted Answer

Entering private property without permission to observe a subject

Answer

Entering private property without authorization to conduct surveillance constitutes trespassing regardless of the investigative purpose.

Question 4

What is the best camera lens choice for covert surveillance from a distance?

Accepted Answer

Telephoto or zoom lens

Answer

A telephoto or zoom lens allows investigators to capture clear, detailed footage from a safe distance without alerting the subject.

Question 5

What does 'establishing shots' mean in a surveillance video context?

Accepted Answer

Wide-angle footage that shows the subject's location and surroundings

Answer

Establishing shots provide wide-angle context showing the subject's environment, helping authenticate the location and setting of the observation.

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