Surveillance Techniques & Equipment Operations Flashcards
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The 'ABC' method in mobile foot surveillance refers to:
Answer: A three-position team formation where A has the eye, B backs up A, and C covers from a distance
The ABC formation positions three surveillance operators at varying distances and angles so the team can pass the eye naturally without the subject noticing a single persistent follower.
What is the significance of a camera's 'angle of view' specification when planning surveillance coverage?
Answer: It defines the physical area visible to the camera at a given focal length and sensor size
Angle of view determines what spatial area a camera can capture from a given position, directly affecting how many cameras are needed to cover a specific area without gaps.
When a surveillance operator 'burns' their cover, it means:
Answer: The subject or their associates have identified the operator as conducting surveillance
Being 'burned' means the surveillance subject has recognized the operator as someone watching them, compromising the covert nature of the operation and requiring withdrawal.
Which of the following best describes a 'dead zone' in a surveillance system?
Answer: An area within the surveillance environment not covered by any camera or observer
Dead zones are gaps in camera coverage where activity occurs but cannot be recorded or observed, representing critical vulnerabilities that adversaries may intentionally exploit.
Under Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, which surveillance activity is regulated?
Answer: Interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications
Title III (the Wiretap Act) governs the interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications, requiring court authorization before law enforcement may monitor such communications.
When selecting a video analytics application to detect perimeter intrusion, which environmental factor most significantly causes false alarm rates to increase?
Answer: Moving vegetation, shadows, and changing lighting conditions
Moving trees, bushes, changing shadows, and lighting transitions are the leading causes of false positives in perimeter video analytics, often requiring algorithm tuning or additional filtering.
The chain of custody for digital surveillance evidence primarily ensures:
Answer: The integrity and authenticity of evidence from collection through court presentation can be documented
Chain of custody documentation tracks every person who handled evidence and all actions taken on it, allowing courts to verify that digital evidence has not been altered or tampered with.