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If there is a chance that you'll be tasked with doing covert installations in the future, this is a must-read, and for sure...you'll want to bookmark this article.  Over the past twenty-seven years, I've learned a ton of lessons about covert installations from body worn, mobile, static, and stealthy work inside of buildings.   One of the key lessons is getting the right adhesive for the job, which can make a pivotal difference between a cock-eyed camera view a day after the install, and a dead-on money-shot of the bad guy.  

Ribbon Sealer - (Mobile, Static, Buildings)
Ribbon Sealer, a.k.a. monkey poop was introduced to me at an Illinois State Police class for...

Tips to improve wireless range for covert surveillance systems—plus why these principles are even more critical today with the rise of wireless technologies.

Learn how to turn micro bullet cameras into powerful covert surveillance tools—and see how new IP megapixel versions expand resolution, clarity, and integration.

Wiring a bait car or covert vehicle is about more than hiding wires—it’s about safe, reliable power for mission-critical surveillance gear. From fuse taps and auxiliary batteries to isolators and distribution blocks, this guide shares proven best practices to keep operations running smoothly and undetected.

Early on when trail cameras were first developed, law enforcement quickly recognized the benefits to field surveillance and employed them. Unfortunately, though, many agencies learned the hard way that a hunting camera comes close, but it's not quite suited for law enforcement field operations. Over the years, I’ve had countless agencies report repeated losses of cameras from the criminal targets finding and destroying them. Regardless of where you intend to purchase a field surveillance camera, here are things to look and things to consider when deploying them to the field.

Get Rid of the Glow
The number one reason field surveillance...

If you have a heartbeat, then there is something in this article that you need to know.  If you’re involved with surveillance or other public safety activities, then you need to know all of it!  Knowing which battery is right for the job, and how to use that battery is critical for the missions you conduct. 

Over the past twenty years of providing surveillance technology to law enforcement and military, I’ve collected a lot of questions and old wives’ tales about battery power for surveillance.  In this article, I’ll answer and debunk the most frequently heard.   

Will a fuse protect my gear from too...