Private investigations as well as everyday life finds us utilizing more and more electronics to aid us in accomplishing our days chores. Work and electronics play an increasing dependence on electronics. At one time General Motors was the largest consumer of electronic components in the world. The average car as a minimum on 22 subsystems that depend on electronics. Engine operation to brakes. The abundance of sensors and devices to interface with our cars is expanding with built in GPS and rear facing cameras to aid in backing. Communications and entertainment are all tied to electronics.
Smartphone Private Investigator Tool
It is no wonder that private investigators have no shortage of handy gadgets to assist in their investigations. And a primary tool encountered is the smart phone. GPS, camera, video recorder, voice recorder and numerous other apps and capabilities makes it the go to tool for minimalist investigator. It functions are many if basic. A good smartphone is the first tool in the investigators tool box.
Digital Recording Devices
Surveillance demands a little more in photographic and video cameras. Interchangeable lens and multi-capable, modern cameras combine still photography with 1080 HD video capabilities. With a few memory cards the size of postage stamps the only limit to recording is how many you can carry. Photography and video recorders are being revolutionized with the introduction of digital recording devices. Digital storage has done away with tapes and disks and focused now on memory cards. Thumb drives and memory cards have expanded the way information is stored. The down side to these technologies is that they are sold at the consumer level. Anybody, and that includes the bad guys, have access to these devices. The primary reconnaissance tool of terrorists is the smart phone. Notes, as an investigator you must keep notes, what better way than the voice recording capabilities of the smartphone. Note apps are available if a little cumbersome on the small screen. Add a tablet to the mix and you extend your capabilities. Research, maps, addresses and phone numbers are at the investigator’s finger tips. A notebook or laptop computer allows for completing field reports while the information is still fresh in the investigators mind.
Types of Optics; Binoculars & Drones etc
Optics, simply just a pair of good binoculars. Nothing beats the Mark I eyeball, and binoculars are a tool that the investigator will reach for on nearly every surveillance. Another tool that is becoming available is the eye in the sky, small remotely piloted drones are now available. Of course, the investigator is restrained by privacy protections, but if you do a lot of industrial accidents or due diligence investigations a drone maybe just the tickets for overviews and close inspections.
Surveillance & Privacy
Privacy intrusion is becoming a problem irrespective of any privacy statutes covered by the constitution. Many security operations include bug sweeps and inspections for hidden mics and cams. If the agency practices allow recording of interview a dedicated recorder and a conference mic will provide a voice backup for interviews, though video recording is becoming a primary tool for police it allows for a review of the interviewee’s responses in accessing truthfulness.
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There are more toys for the investigator, all tools of the trade than can be reviewed here. Check out your investigator’s tools. It may tell you something about their degree of professionalism.
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