Electronic Surveillance Techniques Flashcards

1
Q

what are audio intercept devices?

A
  • body worn transmitters or a body worn recorder.
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2
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what is a body worn transmitter for?

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  • used for office safety!

- they transmit real time conversation as it is taking place.

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3
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what is a body worn recorder?

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  • used for evidence gathering
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4
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what are two types of GPS trackers?

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  • memory trackers

- live trackers

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5
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what is the difference between a live tracker and a memory tracker?

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  • live trackers are real time feeds
  • memory tracker is a data logger

**live trackers use cell towers and memory trackers don’t

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6
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what is another name for IP based video surveillance system?

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  • pole cameras
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7
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pole camera:

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  • use internet to transmit video and observe a person or location
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8
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wifi communications is involved in what crimes?

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  • child porn
  • terrorism
  • child exploitation
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9
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what is wifi analysis and geolocation of computing devices for?

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  • explores the capability of hidden devices in structures or peer to peer hidden communication through the use of common devices like PSP, iPhones and geo location of those wifi devices.
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10
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what is electronic countermeasures?

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  • devices purchased by the “bad guy” to detect electronic surveillance.
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11
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what are examples of electronic countermeasures?

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  • RF detectors
  • scanners
  • camera detectors
  • RF jammers
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12
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what are two types of electronic tracking systems?

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  • GPS

- RF beacon

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13
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within how many days of termination are “reports of use” forwarded to agency headquarters?

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  • 30 days
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14
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who determines the disposition of electronic surveillance products?

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  • your agency
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15
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who approves or denies consensual one party audio monitoring?

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  • head of agency
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16
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what is an “In Place CCTV system”?

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  • a security camera
17
Q

what is a site survey?

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  • visiting the site to plan and test equipment.
18
Q

what is the “center of conversation”?

A
  • the point that is equidistant for all the persons involved in the conversation.
  • where the mic should be placed.
  • on the body of the UC, the chest area.
19
Q

who makes sure that the consensual one-party audio monitoring is legal and appropriate?

A
  • AUSA
20
Q

what is a preamble?

A
  • prior to making a consensually monitored recording, a statement that is made on the digital device to authenticate its purpose.
21
Q

what info do you need on a preamble?

A
  • name of agent
  • name of subject
  • date and time
  • purpose of the recording

**DOES NOT INCLUDE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT USED

22
Q

what are “reports of use” or “termination reports”?

A
  • written reports about the use of consensual monitoring equipment.
23
Q

what is the most important type of electronic surveillance (ESE)?

A
  • AUDIO, VIDEO, TRACKING!
24
Q

what is an RF beacon tracker?

A
  • receiver has radio direction finding capability (RDF)

- uses a pulse of energy (radio wave)

25
Q

what is the main reason a body worn audio recorder is preferred vs. an RF beacon?

A
  • quality of recording better on body worn recorder
26
Q

what are legitimate reasons to use electronic surveillance during investigations?

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  • officer safety

- gather evidence

27
Q

prosecutors expect evidence obtained through electronic surveillance to provide them with:

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  • irrefutable evidence
28
Q

what are 3 capabilities of electronic surveillance (ESE)?

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  • Audio
  • Video
  • Tracking
29
Q

what type of meeting locations are preferred?

A
  • quiet open areas
30
Q

what do termination reports contain:

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  • # of times interceptions violated the violations under investigation.
31
Q

does the AUSA approve or give advice on consensual monitoring?

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  • ONLY GIVES ADVICE