SURVEILLANCE
Surveillance is the discreet, systematic observation of a person, place, or object to gather evidence and actionable intelligence. It is a core investigative technique used to build a factual record of activity, typically for legal proceedings, insurance fraud, infidelity, or missing persons cases.
Key Aspects of PI Surveillance
• Goal: To document behavior, relationships, and locations while remaining undetected.
• Methods: Includes physical observation, stationary stakeouts, and digital surveillance.
• Evidence Gathering: Use of high-quality cameras, video equipment, and GPS technology.
• Legal & Ethical Boundaries: Investigations must abide by privacy laws, avoiding illegal wiretapping.
Common Types of Surveillance
• Static Surveillance: Monitoring a specific location like a home or office.
• Mobile Surveillance: Following a subject on foot or in a vehicle.
• Covert Surveillance: Utilizing undercover techniques and disguises.
• Technical Surveillance: Using cameras, recorders, and GPS trackers (circumstances permitting).
• Subrosa Investigations: Discreetly documenting physical activity levels.
Surveillance provides documented proof—photographs, video, and logs—that can be used in court or during legal settlements.