There are multiple parts to this assignment.

The first part is to follow someone that is getting into their vehicle in a parking lot. You are to follow them without getting burned.

How long were you able to follow them in traffic? (Up to 15 minutes)

How long before they lost you?

If they lost you- what happened that caused you to lose them?

If you were able to follow them to a residence, who is the registered owner of the property and how did you find that information?

Thesecond part requires you to use your Cell phone video camera.

You are to video someone going into a store.

Then, you must follow them into the store, find them, and record them shopping. (video taken from a long distance is not acceptable... You need to be able to clearly see the subject and what they are doing!)

Finally, you must video tape them checking out. (I want to be able to look at the video and tell what items they were purchasing.)

Describe your experiences, pitfalls, great moments, etc. of each part of the assignment.

(Youwill need to be creative! Review your video...If it looks poor quality -do the assignment again!) If this were going to court- would you be proud of the quality and of the information you got??

Remember; clients, attorneys, judges, and lots of other people may be viewing this video. When they see it, are they going to think a professional PI took this?

Question 1

Describe what surveillance is:

Question 2

What is the best way to improve surveillance skills? (answer choices)

1. Watch more CSI shows
2. Read A Book About It
3. Do It ~ Practice, Practice, Practice

Question 3

A good PI should (Check all that apply):

1. Use good common sense
2. Think Quickly
3. Have a laptop to do the report while on surveillance
4. Patience
5. Cell phone to watch videos while working to ease the boredom
6. Think Outside the Box

Question 4

What are two different types of surveillance?

Question 5

The best vehicle for surveillance is: (answer choices)

1. A Dependable One
2. A vehicle that looks like a Cop car (IE: Crown Vic)

Question 6

Never guarantee results to your client. (answer choices)

True

False

Question 7

The person you're watching is called: (answer choices)

1. The suspect
2. The target
3. The subject

Question 8

___________ ask the client if they have hired or had someone else follow the subject before.

Question 9

The follow up question to #8 should be:

Have you ever threatened to hire a PI to follow the subject? (answer choices)

True

False

Question 10

What should you find out: (answer choices)

1. Does the subject have access to firearms?
2. Has the subject ever been violent?
3. What industry does the subject work in?
4. All of the above