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.