Surveillance
Surveillance is the direct observation from a distance using no or low technology methods, and also observation by electronic equipment or other technological means.
Uses for surveillance
Covert surveillance, both physical and electronic, is a key investigation service provided for the general public, business and solicitors. Surveillance is used for gathering evidence.
- Unacceptable activities of children.
- Partner / marital infidelity.
- Anti-social behaviour.
- Fraudulent personal injury claims.
- Fraudulent income protection policy claims.
- Long-term sick, malingering and moonlighting.
- Theft.
- Damage to property.
Type of surveillance
The term surveillance covers three types of activity:
- Static Surveillance - observing activities from a fixed point, such as a van or a building, in a pub or restaurant, in a hide.
- Mobile surveillance - tracking a person on foot, on public transport, in a car or on a motorbike.
- Electronic surveillance - covert cameras, listening devices, mobile trackers.
Surveillance equipment
Surveillance uses a wide range of equipment, from no-tech, through low-tech to high-tech.
- Pencil and paper for taking notes.
- Digital and roll-film cameras.
- Audio recording equipment, such as hidden microphones and recorders.
- Video recording equipment, such as static hidden cameras and body worn cameras.
- Covert devices, the ‘bugs’.
- Night vision scopes.
- GPS tracking devices, recorders and real-time.
- Computer surveillance software.
Contact TT Investigations for surveillance assignments.
Where we work
- Hampshire - Southampton, Southampton airport, Eastleigh, Winchester, Basingstoke, Farnham, Aldershot, Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham, Locks Heath, Alton, Newbury, Andover, Salisbury, Hythe, Lydhurst, Lymington.
- Dorset - Poole, Bournemouth, Bournemouth International airport, Christchurch, New Milton, Ringwood, Wimbourne, Wareham. Dorchester, Weymouth, Portland.
- South East England.
- Throughout the UK.