Watching us, watching you.

18/12/2007 by admin.

When a surveillance operative is called upon to conduct a lengthy static surveillance there are a few things to consider before turning up at the ‘plot’.

A thorough site survey will need to be conducted beforehand so that on the day of the assignment the operative leaves with the right equipment and vehicle for the duration of the job. It would not be good enough just to turn up and find that there is a parking restriction or the person to be watched lives in a neighbourhood watch area or opposite a school for example.

Now consider that an unknown (to the neighbours) lone operative has to sit in a vehicle for hours on end with a camera poised and ready! and he may need to be there for a number of days. Imagine the interest he would generate at 3pm. It doesn’t bare thinking about.

On some assignments it is necessary to leave a vehicle in place just to reserve the ultimate vantage point, particularly in residential areas where parking can be limited. Another thing to consider is the dreaded Traffic Wardens protecting resident only bays in Controlled Parking Zones or Pay & Display areas. Although every effort is made to avoid Parking Tickets they are a necessary evil but must be paid and will be charged back to the client in all cases.

We always recommend that two operatives be used, but should the client specifically request that only one be used due to budgetary restraints then this could be a false economy.

Site surveys are chargeable and are absolutely required.

Trident Investigations can conduct surveillance in both static and mobileenvironments. and are equipped with the latest photographic equipment to capture the required evidence. We also have access to specially adapted cars, vans and motorcycles with tinted windows, camera mountings and auxiliary power supplies.

For further information CALL 0845 643 1923 or see our main website for further details of our services.

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