MCTC Video Surveillance for Drug and Border Investigations: Hosted at Pueblo PD

COURSE OVERVIEW

This three-day hands-on prepares investigators to record evidence-grade surveillance video with camcorders, mirrorless/DSLR cameras, covert video cameras, and pole/IP cameras. Students are exposed to state-of-the-art video surveillance systems and are offered the opportunity to use them in realistic scenarios. It will include how to plan a successful video surveillance operation and the skills necessary for safe operations.

A night session lets students practice multiple techniques for recording surveillance video in low-light and no-light conditions. Participants will learn how to link covert audio transmitters to their video cameras for UC/CI safety and observation. Students also practice using professional microphones with camcorders to record confessions, eyewitness accounts, and victim statements.

Numerous street-level surveillance exercises give students the chance to practice these techniques in the field and review the results.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Instructor-provided equipment is available for all students!