- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Intel Publications (Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0953537811
- ISBN-13: 978-0953537815
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 17 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 357,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This training manual covers all aspects of carrying out a physical covert surveillance in order to gather intelligence and evidence.
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After the success of 'Covert Surveillance' this new book takes off providing much more detail in every topic. New chapters include: Video Photography, Associated Law, Counter Surveillance and Electronic Surveillance.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Advanced Surveillance By Peter Jenkins
This book contains all the information that a Private Investigator needs to plan and run a surveillance operation. I don't think however that it would be a suitable manual for Police or Military, but I don't believe that is the intended readership either. Peter Jenkins has produced a really good book covering just about everything that you need to know covering planning, covert methods, observation skills, mobile surveillance communications, foot surveillance, evidence and law, static surveillance, still and video photography, rural observation posts, specialist equipment, anti and counter surveillance, and electronic surveillance.
All subjects are covered in enough depth to get even rank beginner off to a good start and experts a like, a good grounding on the subject. It is also a valuable reference for those that need to be surveillance aware, such as high level security dealing with industrial espionage to close protection teams.
My only gripe was that the photographic section was somewhat poor, as it failed to state some obvious points, like the purpose of still photography is to get good identification shots of a subject (That's why the police use still and video together), that digital images may not be allowed in court or considered contentious as they can be manipulated. Regarding the technology on this subject it also seemed to be out of date, there was no mention of image stabilised lenses that allow you to shoot with a long lens hand held in poor light conditions or triggering the camera with a laptop and wireless connection. Many manufacturers are covering just these topics for military and police applications as well as GPS data embedded into the image and encrypted images to the memory cards all of which is necessary on high risk cases or proof is needed as evidence in court.
That said it's a good manual for such a specialised subject that can cover a huge amount of topics and situations. It would have been nice to have seen a few more training exercises in it, but these could be worked out and after all, it's a thick book to start with.
I would certainly look forward to other books by Peter Jenkins and despite my gripe it would have to have a rating of 9 1/2 out of 10 and would recommend it highly to all that have a need for this subject.
After all I don't normaly write reviews, but it is such a good book that I had to
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Despite the title,you don't need to have any previous knowledge of the subject. It's also for complete beginners. After teaching the basic principles which you apply to every situation,the book has chapters on communications between surveillance operatives,planning and preparation (brilliant chapter ,not seen in most books)specialist equipment and a chapter on the often overlooked subject of the law in the UK pertaining to putting people under surveillance(its not as simple as the scenarios on tv). Over 120 pages in 3 chapters on the main subjects of static,mobile and foot surveillance.plenty of photographs and clear line diagrams to explain the tactics simply to the reader. A chapter on anti surveillance and ones on Technical surveillance(room aas well as telephone monitoring as well as monitoring computers,although this is only a taster on the subject,mainly using the keylogger and various software) and photographic surveillance(basics for people who know nothing about the subject and digital and video cameras.Brilliant chapter which highlights some problems of surveillance photography)
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a first class reference book on this fascinating subject and a great accompaniment to the author's practical surveillance courses. The author has extensive knowledge, experience and an excellent pedigree in covert investigative measures. A highly recommended publication.
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Surveilance, securirty and espionage
Great book clear read outlines all that is concerned in the world of survailance and espionage. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in this field or industry.
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Advanced Surveillance - The Complete Manual of Surveillance Training
This is a great reference book! Drawn from both the author's experiences and practical surveillance courses, this is a highly useful and clearly written guide to surveillance... Read more
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