Surveillance: The Hidden Tension of Watching a Suspect

Presented by: Sheila Stevens

Surveillance is slow, tense, and far more complicated than fiction often suggests. Sheila Stevens explores how surveillance is really conducted, from tools and techniques to legal limits and operational risks. Writers gain insight into the patience, danger, and decision-making involved when watching suspects, especially when surveillance efforts are compromised or go wrong.

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