Know Your Community and Prevent Crime with These Four Counter Surveillance Tools

With the evolution of wireless and microchip technologies, surveillance devices have become smaller, cheaper and better than ever before. At the same time, using the right counter-surveillance tactics and techniques, you can elude most forms of physical and electronic eavesdropping. Success in either implementing or avoiding surveillance often depends on how far you are willing to go. Vigilance and diligence are the key criteria for success.

What can citizens do?

Besides taps and bugs, specialized shotgun mikes can pick up your voice from a distance of up to 300 feet. Since sweeping such a vast area for possible spies would be impractical, walking and talking with someone on a busy, noisy street is a fairly effective way to elude this method of eavesdropping.

Tip:

Consider purchasing a counter-surveillance software package, such as SpyCop, that will search your computer for spyware, Trojans and bots that allow outside access to your computer.

When it comes to cell phones, do not use them for any sensitive calls. There are no surefire ways to secure a cell phone from being tapped, and tapping can be easily accomplished in a non-invasive manner.

Buy a professional grade surveillance tool.

If you want to ensure your privacy and make sure you're not being spied on via hidden recorders or cameras then aCounter Surveillance device like the ones above help ensure the privacy of your phone conversations. These devices can effectively prevent eavesdropping, videotaping, fraud, protect personal privacy data and keeps information confidential. Some feature laser detection camera from 10cm to 10m (visually identifiable red flashing) in addition to standard radio detection of camera and microphone range 5cm to 10m (the decision to transmit power from the camera).