Behind the Private Eye: Suveillance Tales & Techniques [Paperback]

Chris Cooper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2005

This book is part true-crime novel, and part textbook. It was written specifically about surveillance, as conducted by private investigators. It's virtually an industry bible, and contains an incredible volume of highly detailed how-to techniques, for virtually every area of surveillance. It covers how to get information out of people under pretext, how to follow people on foot or by car. What to expect and even how to think as a PI, in order to get great results. The book covers everything including: Training courses and licensing Job preparation Conduct of surveillance operations Special techniques used by professionals Following on foot, car, bus, train, taxi Working in specialist areas (buildings, apartments, shopping centres etc) While an invaluable resource for any potential recruit to the PI industry, this book is also an excellent resource for experienced PI's as well. It lists a large number of web references and other details for information sources that can be used to track down elusive offenders. With almost 544 pages, this incredible encyclopaedic resource covers all the basic techniques, as well as some you have never thought of. How can a female PI urinate on a long vehicle stakeout? What web resource can be used to determine the likely gender of an obscure ethnic name which was listed in client intelligence? How do I identify someone? What role does human psychology play in surveillance operations? How can I find out if they are working? 10 pages explaining why and how things are seen, 10 issues to consider when parking a surveillance vehicle, 30 issues to consider in selecting a suitable surveillance vehicle, 9 methods to assist identification of an unknown unit number in a large block, . . .and much more Not only does this comprehensive training resource cover techniques, it is illustrated with a large number of real cases which Chris has conducted. These stories are an incredible insight to the PI world, and are both entertaining and fascinating. Each story details real-life implementation of techniques described in the book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Cooper, Chris (June 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097575680X
• ISBN-13: 978-0975756805
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,574,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book of Surveillance Tips and Information, November 21, 2005

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Mr. Ashley J. Mayne "www.mayneinvestigations.com" (Victoria, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behind the Private Eye: Suveillance Tales & Techniques (Paperback)

Behind the Private Eye : Surveillance Tales & Technigues is the best Private Investigations book I have read to date. It covers absolutely everything you need to know and more!
Chris Cooper has gone to extreme lengths to include internet addresses to any referral in his book as well as contact details of training facilities and licensing information. He backs up everything he writes with real life cases he has performed, and I can say, some of his surveillance jobs are extremely funny. I am a Private Investigator and I found this book to be very informative and I wish I could have been on some surveillance jobs with Chris, not only to learn from him, but to also have a laugh. Do yourself a favour and buy this book. You will not regret it. I promise you that.