Surveillance Techniques Flashcards
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What is the 'eye' in a surveillance team responsible for?
Answer: Maintaining direct visual contact with the subject
The 'eye' is the team member who has direct visual contact with the subject at any given moment during mobile surveillance.
When is it appropriate to abort a surveillance operation?
Answer: When the investigator believes they have been detected
If an investigator believes they have been detected (burned), continuing the surveillance may alert the subject and compromise the entire case.
Which of the following would be considered trespassing during a surveillance operation?
Answer: Entering private property without permission to observe a subject
Entering private property without authorization to conduct surveillance constitutes trespassing regardless of the investigative purpose.
What is the best camera lens choice for covert surveillance from a distance?
Answer: Telephoto or zoom lens
A telephoto or zoom lens allows investigators to capture clear, detailed footage from a safe distance without alerting the subject.
What does 'establishing shots' mean in a surveillance video context?
Answer: Wide-angle footage that shows the subject's location and surroundings
Establishing shots provide wide-angle context showing the subject's environment, helping authenticate the location and setting of the observation.
In what situation would an investigator use a 'one-car box' technique?
Answer: When a single vehicle must maintain surveillance without backup
A one-car box is a solo mobile surveillance method where one vehicle maintains observation by alternating distance and position without backup support.