Surveillance Detective Service

What Is Surveillance?

Surveillance is the close observation of a person, place, or object. It is the practice of watching a subject in order to document the interactions or whereabouts of the subject.

Covert Surveillance is commonly used in law enforcement, espionage, and unlawful activities by criminals and the underworld. It is also known to be conducted by several business organisations on their rivals. The jargon term ‘black’ is sometimes used to refer to covert operations, the deeper the black, the more secret it is! Some aspects of covert surveillance in retailing or the workplace are currently lawful, but are being challenged by privacy advocates who feel that prior notice of surveillance activities and clear identification of surveillance devices should be mandated by law.

When Is Surveillance Used?

• Missing person searches
• Cheating spouse investigations
• Recurrent theft
• Worker’s compensation cases
• Vandalism
• Fraud Investigations
• Criminal Investigations

Common Types of Surveillance

There are a variety of ways to carry out surveillance, including the use of electronics, physical observation, conducting interviews, and using technology.

Electronic Surveillance

Electronic Surveillance is the type of documentation private investigators most often use. It involves utilizing devices like television, wiretapping, and radios to document activity. It also includes monitoring an individual’s use of their phones, email, and social media.

Physical Observation

Physical Observation is when investigators physically follow or watch a subject. This can potentially involve disguises, stakeouts, and multiple investigators.