Course Content
This three day course is designed for law enforcement officers assigned to a unit where conducting surveillance is part of their assigned duties. Too often members are assigned to a specialized unit with little to no experience in surveillance techniques. Properly planned and executed surveillance missions greatly increase the probability of successful and important evidence gathering and follow-up on missions conducted against the targeted individual(s), as well as the arrest of the individual(s).
During this program students will participate in practical exercises utilizing different surveillance methods incorporating foot surveillance, as well as mobile vehicle surveillance. The practical exercise will be conducted in urban and rural environments where students will utilize the techniques learned.
Course curriculum includes the following surveillance topics:
- Definitions and purpose
- Planning and preparation
- Operator’s roles and responsibilities
- Communication
- Types and methods of surveillance
- Surveillance terms
- Surveillance equipment
- Documentation
- Dangers involved with surveillances
- The environment
- Wrapping an area “Hot Zone”
- Vehicle takeaways
- Techniques for the surveillance take down
- Covering the undercover
Who should attend:Law enforcement officers assigned to specialized and, or investigative units including violent crime task force patrol units where the member’s primary role is to investigate, surveil and apprehend violators or related violent offenders.
Cost: This is a customized course and the cost will depend on several variables. Please call us for more details and pricing or contact us