Surveillance Specialist
Surveillance is the covert observation of people, places and vehicles, which law enforcement agencies and private detectives use to investigate allegations of illegal behavior. These techniques range from physical observation to the electronic monitoring of conversations. Surveillance also carries major risks, however. The detection of a private investigator’s presence in an area will compromise his future activities there.
Fixed Surveillance
The fixed surveillance, or “stakeout,” requires a San Francisco Surveillance Specialist to surreptitiously observe people and places from a distance. Variations include numerous surveillance methods. By contrast, a Surveillance Expert from AAA Discreet Investigations assigned to your case surveillance can’t take his eyes off the scene.
Stationary Technical Surveillance
In stationary technical surveillance, the investigator installs a hidden camera and recording equipment in a parked car, or tree, or rock nearby. The camera is placed in an area that draws little attention, parked cars would be in areas such as a parking lot. This technique is sometimes called unmanned surveillance. San Francisco Surveillance Investigators at AAA Discreet Investigations can record photo and video images at any time, reducing the need for humans to monitor and survey a situation around the clock. Surveillance Investigators can come and go, so the risk of discovery is very low.
Undercover Operations
Undercover operations amount to another form of surveillance, but in this method the investigator conducting a surveillance in San Francisco plays an active role in revealing criminal activities. For example, an undercover gang investigator might begin infiltrating the group by adopting the same hobbies or occupation as the suspects. To gain acceptance within the gang and build trust, the investigator must also create a plausible cover story that explains his presence in the neighborhood.