Surveillance Techniques Flashcards
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What type of surveillance involves monitoring a subject's online activity and social media presence?
Answer: Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) involves gathering information from publicly available online sources including social media, public records, and websites.
A 'pretext call' in investigation work refers to:
Answer: Calling someone under a false identity to obtain information
A pretext call involves the investigator calling a subject or third party under a false identity or pretense to obtain information.
When conducting aerial or drone surveillance in the US, investigators must comply with regulations from which federal agency?
Answer: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates drone operations in US airspace, requiring operators to follow Part 107 rules.
Which surveillance log entry is most critical for documenting a subject's activity?
Answer: Date, time, location, and description of observed activity
Accurate logs must include date, time, location, and an objective description of activity to be admissible and useful in legal proceedings.
What is 'counter-surveillance' in the context of a private investigation?
Answer: Detecting whether the subject or others are monitoring the investigator
Counter-surveillance involves techniques used to detect whether the investigator is being watched or followed during an operation.
In a workers' compensation fraud investigation, what type of surveillance is most commonly used?
Answer: Mobile and fixed video surveillance
Mobile and fixed video surveillance is used to document whether the claimant is performing physical activities inconsistent with their claimed disability.