Chapter One Questions – Covert Surveillance

 

1          Explain different types of surveillance teams.

 

• Type of team:

• Foot surveillance teams

• Static O.P. teams

• Mobile surveillance teams

• Use of motorbike & taxis

• Use of Drones

• Combined surveillance team with technical support

 

2.         Explain different methods of surveillance.

 

• Methods of surveillance

• Foot, Mobile, Static, Technical

• Covert or Overt

• Long term or short term

• Rural or Urban

• Directed or Intrusive

 

3.         Explain how a surveillance operator should dress and appear.

 

• Below base line

• Bright colours

• Contrasting colours

• Environment

• Practical

• Weather

• Vehicle

• Accessories

• Uniformity

• Carriage & Demeanour

 

4.         Explain what clothing should be avoided.

 

• Uniformity

• Certain colours

• Logos & designs

• Environment

• Out of area

• Military style

• Brand names

• Military watches

 

5.         Describe the personal qualities of a surveillance operative.

 

• Quick thinking & quick to react

• Reactions

• Act naturally

• Fit into backgrounds

• Good eyesight & good hearing

• Memory

• Talker and actor

• Physically fit

• Initiative

• Team

• Astute

• Proficient using equipment

• Driving skills

• Confidence

 

6.         Evaluate three ways in which a surveillance operator can become noticed which may lead to compromise.

 

• Multiple sightings (10-2)

• Un-natural behaviour

• Cross contamination

 

7.   How would you explain the principles of ‘Loss -v- Gain’ or ‘Risk v Reward’?

 

• Judgement call

• Risk

• Exposure levels

• Heat states

• Intelligence gained

• Potential compromise

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8.         How would describe being ‘above the baseline’?

 

• Dress

• Demeanour

• Environment

• Surroundings

• Public

• Actions

• Driving ability

 

End of Chapter One