Surveillance & Intelligence Flashcards
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In a three-vehicle mobile surveillance team, what is the role of the 'eye' vehicle?
Answer: It maintains the closest position and primary visual contact with the subject
The 'eye' vehicle is the unit currently holding direct visual contact with the subject and relays real-time location information to the team.
A subject who uses the same route to work every day for 30 days is demonstrating:
Answer: A predictable pattern exploitable in a Pattern of Life analysis
Consistent daily routines create predictable patterns that surveillance operatives can exploit to position resources efficiently.
What is 'pretext' as used in intelligence and investigative contexts?
Answer: A fabricated scenario or identity used to elicit information
Pretext involves assuming a false identity or scenario to gain information, and its legality varies by jurisdiction and application.
Which equipment characteristic is MOST important when selecting a camera for covert surveillance in low-light conditions?
Answer: Large sensor size with high ISO performance
A large sensor with strong ISO performance captures more light, making it the most critical factor for image quality in low-light surveillance situations.
When is it permissible for a CPI to record audio of a conversation between two private parties without either party's consent?
Answer: Only when legally authorized under applicable federal and state law
Audio recording laws vary widely; many states require all-party consent, and only lawful authorization permits non-consensual recording of private conversations.
A surveillance report's chain of custody documentation is most critical when:
Answer: The evidence may be introduced in legal proceedings
Chain of custody ensures that evidence has not been tampered with and is admissible in court by tracking every handler and transfer of the evidence.
What does the term 'dry cleaning' mean in surveillance tradecraft?
Answer: A route or set of actions taken to detect and lose any surveillance on oneself
Dry cleaning refers to the act of conducting a surveillance detection route (SDR) to identify and shake any followers before reaching a sensitive location.