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Investigative Discipline

Surveillance

Lawful collection and analysis

Surveillance techniques, intelligence-led policing frameworks, and analytical methods for investigators. Covers physical surveillance, pole camera and CCTV analysis, cell-site location information (CSLI), and fusion center coordination.

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Educational Resource: These materials are provided for educational purposes and professional development. They do not constitute legal advice, agency policy, or a substitute for consultation with legal counsel, a prosecutor, or your agency's training authority. Laws, court decisions, and agency policies vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Verify legal authority applicable to your jurisdiction before taking official action.

Foundational Resources

  • Surveillance Investigation Foundational Guide
    In Development
  • Electronic Surveillance Legal Guide
    Planned
  • Supervisor Checklist — Surveillance Operations
    Planned

Practical Tools

  • Physical Surveillance Techniques Reference
    In Development
  • CCTV Evidence Collection Checklist
    In Development
  • Stingray/IMSI Catcher Legal Requirements Reference
    Planned

Legal Considerations

Resources in this discipline are updated as new materials are developed and reviewed.
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