Surveillance - Introduction

Question 1

What is the purpose of Police surveillance?

Answer 1

Police surveillance is planned and directed activity. Either open or covert and for the purpose of:
Observing, and any recording of that observation, or people, vehicles, places and things
Ascertaining(tracking) the location of a thing or person, or whether a thing has been interfered or tampered with.
Intercepting a private communication.

Question 2

The SSA regulates only those surveillance activities undertaken by means of a device. It establishes clear boundaries for the lawful use of a surveillance device:

Answer 2

Where trespass is not involved
Where trespass is involved
Where warrantless powers exist

Question 3

In relation to surveillance work, risks must be?

Answer 3

Identified
Assessed
Considered in planning before surveillance

Apply TENR to assess - Threat, Exposure, Necessity, Response