| | |  | Computer Security | Home » » Serious Surveillance For The Private Investigator | | | | | | | Description: | | The most interesting - and lucrative - aspect of private investigations is surveillance. This manual teaches you the nuts and bolts of the craft: how to uncover information by tailing a subject and documenting his actions in photographs or videotape. Learn what it's like on the streets, as well as what equipment and tools you'll need for each job. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Bob Bruno | | Paperback:
| 96 pages | | Publisher:
| Paladin Press | | Publication Date:
| May 01, 1992 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0873646657 | | Package Length:
| 10.78 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.24 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.63 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 16 reviews |
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21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Title Should Be, How To Equip A Surveillance Van...Jan 22, 2003
By Michael Beltz, FCI
"truthsleuthpi"
Please note that this review is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, an assessment of Mr. Bruno's skills in and/or knowledge of the private investigation profession. I personally consider Mr. Bruno to be one of the premier investigators in the nation, especially in the area of covert surveillance.
As a licensed private investigator, college instructor of private investigation courses, and an experienced covert surveillance operative, I can personally tell you that the title of this book is highly misleading. This book contains little information regarding actual covert surveillance techniques/procedures - certainly nothing worthy of the title. As always, be fully aware of what you are purchasing and you won't be disappointed.
Bruno's book is good for those investigators that have the time and resources to equip a van specifically for covert surveillance. I can personally tell you however that I, like most private investigators, perform the vast majority of my surveillance activities using my personal vehicle, which I have equipped accordingly. So if you are looking to equip a surveillance van, this book might be what you are looking for; other than that, I would advise against purchasing this title.
If you are looking for a title that actually contains useful (emphasis added) surveillance techniques/procedures, I would highly recommend: "Covert Surveillance: The Manual of Surveillance Training" by Peter Jenkins (ISBN: 0953537803). I have had the pleasure of reading this fine text, which I consider to be the only covert surveillance techniques/procedures book worth recommending. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find a copy for purchase.
As always, check with your local library or bookstore to see if you can read/review this or any title before deciding to make a purchase. This method has effectively allowed me to make the most of my investigative library budget.
I hope you found this review helpful. [...]
18 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Reduculous "old man" tacticsOct 22, 2002
This is a case of a simple minded man writing a simple, useless, and outdated book. How anyone can conduct surveillance (exclusively)out of a van is beyond me. I've been tracking people for 18 years and getting film of what they do. Life is just too fast moving to sit in a van. Investigators must be responsive on short notice; that means using a host of vehicles to suit whatever situation is at hand. Bob just sits in his van; worse yet, his cloned backup shows up in another van. Bob had a heat stroke from sitting in his van. Had to be rushed to the hospital. Give me a Toyota extended cab with a good AC, I'll use my wits to set up and run a smart surveillance; and be quick and fresh when its time to follow and film. If you can't follow then you can't film! Bob gives the following bad advise: he says: give the attorney the original film (Hey Bob, attorneys lose stuff!); he says: don't film the claimant if he changes his tire because everyone will think you flattened the tire (Hey Bob, film everything!); he says: when the claimant departs, just sit and wait for him to come back (Hey Bob, learn to follow and get the film wherever the claimant goes)I would fire someone for using Bob's static approach. Nothing worth spending money for here.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 The definitive book on surveillance vehiclesSep 11, 1999
In a large reference library, this book is one of the best when it comes to practical, nuts-and-bolts surveillance. On p. 62, Bruno writes, "On one ocassion, there was absolutely no place to do surveillance without looking out of place." Then he goes on to describe how they got the job done anyway - - a solution I have never seen anywhere else. BUY THE BOOK.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
A great reading for surveillance operatives!Aug 12, 1999
Serious Surveillance for the Private Investigator is a great book for anyone who is serious about surveillance. This book teaches you everything you need to know how to conduct a successful surveillance. Even If you are an experienced surveillance operative, after reading this book you may change the the way you do surveillance .
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Excellent readingNov 25, 1999
By Kevin R Bruno
This is a great book! I really enjoyed reading this. I recommend buying this one if you are interested in surveillance.
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