Central Montana Investigations
 Great Falls, Montana
 info@montanaprivateinvestigator.com
Phone-(406)-899-6638
 
 

OUTLINE FOR  SUCCESSFUL SURVEILLANCE

 #1 Do you have the answers to these questions?

Why is surveillance needed at this time?

What do I expect will be proven?

How will the videotape obtained be used?

#2  Research the surveillance firm

Level of experience

Reporting format and fees

References

Insurance limits and coverage

How long in business?

Out of state provider claiming to be familiar with local area

Use of Sub-Contractors

#3 Provide adequate information of subject

Detailed description of subject or photo

Detailed description of residence with directions

What is suspected

Habits, hobbies, leisure activities, if known

Vehicles normally driven

Family composition

#4 Surveillance of the subject away from their daily location  

Medical appointments

Cabins or lake homes on weekends            

Vacations

Sporting events

Children's activities (sport activities)

Flea markets

Other recreational activities

#5 Timing

Special activity or a known coming event

Prior to and subsequent to a deposition, IME or FCE

Opening fishing & hunting (two days prior)

Holidays

 #6 Specific detailed instructions

What are the subjects known injury, limits and restrictions?

All activity to be filmed or only certain specific activity?

What do you need?

Daily known habits and activity

Establish a daily reporting time to you

Legal means only--no trespassing.  No jurisdiction on reservations.

Tailing if leaving town.  How far or how long?

 #7 Be flexible

Surveillance is not an exact science

There are many uncontrollable factors

Be available to give directions as situations arise

Tomorrow is another day

 #8 Be consistent

Be prepared for multiple consecutive days

Change sequence of days

Perseverance once activity is established

Detailed continued planning

     SURVEILLANCE IS A SILENT WITNESS THAT TELLS THE TRUTH!