Urban Surveillance Operations Award Level 3

Surveillance is the art of monitoring a target or subject's activities through observation and close watch. Typical subjects or targets include people, places, and vehicles. It is imperative to ensure surveillance is conducted in a covert manner so subjects or targets are unaware they are being observed.

There are a variety of reasons surveillance operations is used, from investigating crime to locating an individual, to conducting a surveillance investigation.

The aim of the Urban Surveillance Operations Award Level 3 course is to enable a trained and experienced search operator to develop and manage projects and manpower dedicated to the commercial search need based upon the current POLSA operations template. This includes to enhance an individual’s operational capability and develop an integrated planning element to all tasks and to provide leadership and specialisation to a generic Security function.

Yes, surveillance cameras are video cameras used for the purpose of observing an area and are used heavily during urban surveillance operations. They are often connected to a recording device or IP network, and may be watched by a security guard or law enforcement officer.

Intrusive surveillance is covert surveillance that is carried out in relation to anything taking place on residential premises or in any private vehicle, and that involves the presence of an individual on the premises or in the vehicle or is carried out by a means of a surveillance device.

There are two primary types of surveillance applications: overt and covert. Overt video means cameras are noticeable and can be seen within the protected premises.