OPOTA 11.14 Surveillance correctly answered 2023 updated to pass

OPOTA 11.14 Surveillance correctly answered 2023 updated to pass6 Personal Attributes needed for successfully conducting surveillance - correct answer 1. Patience 2. Perseverance 3. Good Memory 4. Sound Judgment 5. Positive Attitude 6. Good Physical Condition a. Eyesight b. Hearing c. Endurance d. Reflexes 12 Uses of surveillance - correct answer 1. to verify the reliability of an informant and his or her information 2. to obtain information for a later interview or interrogation 3. to protect a dignitary who requires, but refuses security 4. to obtain sufficient evidence in order to make an arrest or to secure a search warrant 5. to aid in the apprehension of wanted persons or suspects 6. to prevent the commission of a crime 7. to determine locations of drop points of illegal or stolen items 8. to safeguard places, things, or protect a witness 9. to assist in determining the most feasible method of conducting a raid or approach for an apprehension or rescue 10. to identify relationships between known or suspected criminals, their associates, accomplices, relative and friends 11. to locate residences, handouts or other places frequented by the suspect 12. to learn the physical layout of a home, business or other structure and the activity within and around it Types of Surveillance - correct answer • Foot • Vehicle • Fixed Foot Surveillance - correct answer >Usually used during a dignitary or witness protection detail >By nature, it is the least covert method of surveillance >Usually conducted in large crowds of people (e.g., parades, political events) >Is most successful with multiple officers >The target can be handed off to other officers if necessary Vehicle Surveillance - correct answer A. Officer considerations 1. Have the ability to conduct simultaneous tasks a) Operate recording equipment b) Maintain radio contact c) Note taking 2. Have the ability to react to or anticipate the subject's moves a) Subject changes vehicles b) Subject enters a high traffic situation 3. Interference a) People i. Subject's associates potentially conducting counter surveillance ii. Innocent bystanders b) Traffic i. Congestion ii. Construction iii. Traffic signals