A major part of an extended criminal investigation normally involves the use of some type of electronic surveillance equipment.  Usually, however, the only training that investigators receive is a brief overview of the equipment by the manufacturer at the time of purchase.   

This course will teach you the basic operation of electronic surveillance equipment and discuss how the equipment can be utilized in an investigation. The class will be structured for classroom lecture in the mornings and “hands-on” practical exercises in the afternoon.  The exercises will allow students to select the appropriate equipment, to practice installation procedures, to monitor the chosen equipment and to evaluate the results.

Topics include:

• Audio Legal Issues

• Should I record?
• Is the recording legal?
• Audio formats 

• Radio Frequency and Antennas

• How does sound travel?
• What is radio frequency?
• Obtaining the best reception
• Avoiding potential problems
• Wide band vs. narrow band 

• Video Legal Issues

• Applicable laws
• Video formats 

• Room-to-Room Video Installation

• Required equipment
• Setting up target and monitoring rooms
• Practical tips 

• Body Worn and Vehicle Video

• Required equipment
• Benefits and drawbacks
• Practical tips