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3 CIVIL VS CRIMINAL SURVEILLANCE 3.1 Surveillance by Private Investigators 3.2 Reasons for Private Surveillance 3.3 Surveillance by Law-enforcement Agencies 3.4 Reasons for Law-enforcement Surveillance
4 OBJECTIVES OF SURVEILLANCE 4.1 Surveillance, to Determine: A. Who? B. What? C. Where? D. When? E. Why? F. How? 4.2 Multitple Questions
5 TYPES OF SURVEILLANCE 5.1 Fixed, or Stationary 5.2 Mobile, or Moving
6 METHODS OF SURVEILLANCE 6.1 Progressive 6.2 Cross-Country 6.3 Non-discrete 6.4 Aerial 6.5 Non-visual 6.6 Time-lapse Video
7 DISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS DURING SURVEILLANCE 7.1 Close 7.2 Loose 7.3 Close or Loose 7.4 Close-Supervision 7.5 Distance = Speed X Elapsed Time
8 MOBILITY DURING SURVEILLANCE 8.1 Foot Surveillance 8.2 Vehicular Surveillance
9 UNDERSTANDING THE CLIENT'S PROBLEMS AND DESIRES 9.1 Questions to Answer Prior to Surveillance 9.2 Client's Problem, Client's Desires, and Investigator's Plan 9.3 Client VS California P.I.
10 KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR! 10.1 Insurance Disability Surveillance A. Degrees of Alleged Disability 1. Single-occurrence Activity 2. Continuous Activity 3. Periodic Activity B. Three Points to Remember 1. Type of Injury 2. Cause of the Injury 3. Extent of Injury C. Report All Activities D. "Appeared" 10.2 Domestic Surveillance 10.3 Child-custody Surveillance 10.4 Theft Surveillance 10.5 Strike Surveillance 10.6 Employee Surveillance 10.7 Summary
11 POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT 11.1 Designation Surveillance 11.2 Photographs 11.3 Addresses, Vehicle Registrations, et cetera 11.4 Acquaintances 11.5 Pre-surveillance, or Post-surveillance Interview? 11.6 Client Review 11.7 Prior Surveillance
12 PREPARATION FOR SURVEILLANCE 12.1 What can go Wrong... 12.2 Points to Ponder 12.3 Check the Investigator's Vehicle 12.4 Change of Clothes 12.5 Drive the Area 12.6 Selecting Advantage Points 12.7 "PPP #1" or "PPP #2"?
13 IS SUBJECT HOME? 13.1 Options: A. Assume the Subject is Home B. Assume the Subject Left C. Conduct a Pretext D. Discontinue 13.2 Simple Solution 13.3 Advanced Solution
14 TECHNIQUES FOR CONDUCTING MOBILE SURVEILLANCE 14.1 Appearance of Investigator's Vehicle 14.2 Investigator's Driving Practices 14.3 Vehicle Parking 14.4 Tips for Conducting Mobile Surveillance A. Unique Features B. "Cover Car" C. Walk/Don't Walk Lights D. Curb Lane E. "Leap Frog" Technique F. "Parallel" Technique G. Subject Boards a Bus H. Subject Proceeds on Foot I. Driver-Investigator and Foot-Investigator J. Destination Apparent K. Tollbooths L. Rural Roads M. Subject Stops 14.5 Discretion During Surveillance 14.6 Police Contact
15 TECHNIQUES FOR CONDUCTING FOOT SURVEILLANCE 15.1 Distance From Subject 15.2 Disguises and Appearance Changes 15.3 Sudden Moves 15.4 Observation Advantage Points 15.5 Subject Looks at Investigator 15.6 Corners 15.7 Public Areas 15.8 Large Open Areas 15.9 Elevators and Stairwells 15.10 Office Receptionists 15.11 Ticket Counters 15.12 Public Telephones 15.13 Building Exits 15.14 Surveillant Contact 15.15 Public Transit 15.16 Taxicabs 15.17 Airplanes 15.18 Restaurants and Bars 15.19 Hotels and Motels
16 HOW SUBJECT'S DETECT SURVEILLANCE 16.1 Actions Taken to Detect Surveillance A. During Mobile Surveillance B. During Foot Surveillance 16.2 Coincidental Actions 16.3 Helpful Subject 16.4 What to do if Detected 16.5 What to do if Confronted by the Subject 16.6 No Confrontation
17 IF THE SUBJECT IS LOST... 17.1 Consider the Following: A. Importance B. Routine Trip? C. Suggested Destination? D. Subject's Background 17.2 Right Turn 17.3 Relocation After Several Hours
18 CONCLUDING SURVEILLANCE 18.1 Plan to Return 18.2 Closing the Case File
19 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY VS VIDEOTAPE 19.1 The "Thousand-word" Examples 19.2 Rules for Still Photography 19.3 Rules for Video Photography 19.4 Final Thought
20 ACCESSORIES FOR SURVEILLANCE 20.1 Vehicles Used During Surveillance 20.2 Dark Tinted Glass 20.3 Binoculars 20.4 Video Cameras 20.5 Video Lenses 20.6 Still Cameras 20.7 Coinage 20.8 Communications Equipment 20.9 Food and Drink 20.10 "Necessary" Equipment 20.11 Wile Away the Hours 20.12 Tablets and Tapes 20.13 Pre-Surveillance Information 20.14 Color-Keyed Towels 20.15 Pre-surveillance Equipment Selection 20.16 Scanners 20.17 Disconnect Switches 20.18 Auxiliary Battery 20.19 Red Lenses 20.20 Two-way Radios 20.21 Cellular Telephones 20.22 Flashlight 20.23 Travelers' Checks and Credit Cards 20.24 Map Books
21 CAUTIONS 21.1 If the Subject Becomes Aware of Surveillance 21.2 Do Not Entrap 21.3 Private Property 21.4 Expectation of Privacy 21.5 Slander 21.6 Obtrusive Surveillance 21.7 Film All Activities 21.8 Pretext Calls 21.9 Client's Identity 21.10 Bribes 21.11 Entry by Subterfuge 21.12 Wiretapping 21.13 Listening Devices 21.14 Do Not Alarm the Subject 21.15 Motel Rooms and Rooming Houses 21.16 Apartments 21.17 Brake Lights 21.18 Communications Discretion 21.19 Marking of Subject's Vehicle
22 TAKING NOTES 22.1 Outline 22.2 Future Testimony 22.3 Reasons for Accuracy and Completeness 22.4 Record Only Pertinent Information 22.5 Thorough, Complete and Concise 22.6 Case File Number 22.7 Investigator's Initials and Date 22.8 Time Captions 22.9 Submit Hand-written Notes with Written Report 22.10 Audio Notes 22.11 Do Not Mention Video or Photographic Evidence
23 REPORTS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS 23.1 Be Timely 23.2 Case File Number and Investigation Type 23.3 Identify the Surveillant(s) 23.4 Dated 23.5 Commenced and Discontinued Times 23.6 Identify the Subject 23.7 Subject Description 23.8 Correct Address 23.9 Chronological 23.10 Be Concise 23.11 Do Not Mention Photographs or Video Tapes 23.12 Do Not Mention Insurance 23.13 Submit Everything
24 SAMPLE REPORT FORMAT
25 CASE HISTORY BRIEFS Case History # 1: "Out-of-Town Rendezvous" Case History # 2: "Five-finger Employee Discount" Case History # 3: "Undetected Surveillance" Case History # 4: "Hard-working Waitress" Case History # 5: "Dangerous Business Executive"
APPENDIX Still-photograph Log Videotape Log
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