Course Overview
This is a practically-orientated, skills-intensive surveillance course is designed for those who will be conducting covert surveillance in an urban environment. The course will introduce the student to best practices when conducting covert surveillance, which includes the selection of proper equipment, an understanding of covert surveillance technologies available to the investigator, and both static and mobile surveillance techniques. Students will develop surveillance skills through classroom study and practical applications involving participation in a team environment. Students will utilize foot and vehicle surveillance at a variety of sites, integrating specialized equipment and surveillance techniques to surreptitiously follow a known target.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Properly compose a photograph or video so that the subject matter is appropriately placed.
- Take photographs or video suitable for entry in court which will assist in an investigation such as vehicle license plates, personal identification, tire tracks, foot prints, and other useful investigative aids.
- Take covert photographs of subjects using a telephoto lens.
- Effectively carry out foot and vehicle surveillance, alone and as a member of a team, in various locations such as shopping malls, stores, and other public locations.
- Demonstrate proper note taking when conducting a surveillance-based investigation.
- Discuss and understand ways of ensuring that your testimony concerning observations made during surveillance assignments is effective and acceptable in court.
- Describe the type of equipment required to conduct a covert surveillance operation.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Covert Surveillance Techniques (FSCT 8200) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
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