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Countering Hostile Surveillance: Detect, Evade, and Neutralize Physical Surveillance Threats Paperback – January 1, 2008

by Acm IV Security Services (Author)

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Every day in all parts of the world, hostile surveillance forces are stalking and exploiting unwitting prey -- be they private citizens, corporate employees or national security agents. This book demonstrates how the intended prey can detect, evade and, if necessary, turn the tables and assume the role of the predator to neutralize this threat. This is not a book on evading garden-variety physical surveillance. Instead, this important manual provides the security professional with the tools he needs to operate at a master’s level in the field of surveillance countermeasures. In step-by-step detail, it explains concepts, techniques and procedures that have been proven effective against the spectrum of surveillance capabilities ranging from the very basic to the world’s most sophisticated. Security professionals who want to be on top of their game, as well as private citizens seeking to protect themselves and their families, need the street-tested information in this book

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132 pages
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English
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Paladin Pr
Publication date

January 1, 2008
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5.31 x 0.31 x 8.27 inches
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1581606362
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978-1581606362
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paladin Pr (January 1, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1581606362
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1581606362
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.31 x 8.27 inches

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Excellent Basic Teaching Tool

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2011

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This book, along with the two other companion books on the subject combine into an excellent teaching tool on the subject of Surveillance. As a practical matter, the academic process is boring and often hard to place in prospective, the points and procedures in this book enhance what can be learned when combined with field exercises. This is an excellent companion to what an interested student would get from instruction from Escape The Wolf (book, elearning and practical training course) and Tactical Operations Support Services (practical training course).

8 people found this helpful

Cuts to the chase,so to speak

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2020

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I found this book to be comprehensive in approach and explanation of countering hostile surveillance efforts. I recommend it to anyone who is serious about this subject matter.

counter surveillance

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2010

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The book is Ok regarding difinitions and procedures.Good stuff for people really engaged with personal security and also general people that must be aware of body language of terrorists and assaillants.

6 people found this helpful

The ACM series of books are true 5 star books

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2010

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I have been a security professional for over 30-years. I have personally conducted surveillance on numerous occasions, so I am familiar with surveillance concepts and principles.

You simply cannot get better material on the overall subject of surveillance than the three ACM IV books. Especially for the price. You could easily pay 5 times the sales price for one of these books, and wind up with something that is not much better.

Every professional should have these in his/her library.

10 people found this helpful

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013

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I used several books to research a novel. The books are not very stimulating reading unless you are into this type of thing. There was some interesting stuff within but, I was amazed at just how much was common sense.

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Excellent Information for this day and age

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2013

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As "Big Brother" closes in all around us, this book is a must read. This book is all about "how to" with some theory as well.

Not for the Average reader

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2011

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I think that this book is intended for established groups engaged in personal protection and so on, not the average guy like me worried about being abducted by aliens or being caught up in some exciting international plot to conquer Earth. Much of the information is common sense (at least to me), and the rest is information for how to manage teams of agents in the field. Also, please note that this isn't about countering technical surveillance. If you want to lose that stalker or see if someone has bugged your house, this isn't the right book. It needs to have a more accurate and descriptive, well, description.

7 people found this helpful

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016

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The item is very nice condition. Thank you.

Thin book, could be thinner

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2014

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The author(s) may know what they are talking about, but surely cannot communicate well. They use a lot of Capitalized Names for different techniques or concepts in an apparent attempt to sound erudite, but it comes off as confusing to a reader naive to the parlance. There is a lot of "cutting and pasting" throughout the book- repetition of the same wordings/phrasings/paragraphs that make this book belabored and longer than it should be. Perhaps this would better be a pamphlet? Descriptions are superficial and the concepts/techniques are few. Was hoping for a much better treatise.

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Slightly technical but with patience it is definitely a good book.

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2014

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Arrived quickly. A bit technical but laymen with patience will benefit from this book.

Nauseatingly repetitive.

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013

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This book is a money grab (which I have now contributed to.) I've read much better books on this subject. Don't fall for it.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015

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very interesting

Gonzalo Senosiain

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2014

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Excellent experience!

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Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014

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Mastering the Art and Science of Surveillance Detection and Antisurveillance

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2008

I would never have thought of doing a book review, but when I saw a very critical review of this publication, I thought it was necessary, as I know the author and his very stellar credentials as an expert in the field. First, I agree that the first two ACM IV publications are very valuable resources, particularly for security professionals. However, the review appears to miss the point, as stated up front in "Countering Hostile Surveillance", which is that this book builds on the basic techniques detailed in publications on the subject such as the ACM IV publication "Surveillance Countermeasures", and provides an enhanced level of perspective to individuals who endeavor to elevate their security expertise to a higher (Master's) level. This book's scope is intentionally narrowed to specifically address the "art" and "science" of surveillance countermeasures theory, and therefore excludes specific tactical examples that might constrain a broader understanding, while enabling readers to apply the theory to their preferred operational methods. Certainly, the book "Surveillance Countermeasures", or some other source of training on physical surveillance detection and antisurveillance techniques, should be strongly considered as a prerequisite to maximize the utility of this publication.

The issue of technical tracking capabilities that are known to be employed by many surveillance efforts to provide stand-off is not within the scope of this publication. However, these capabilities are implied in the concept of "target pattern analysis", which is discussed in detail as a means to exploit a surveillance effort when it invariably must push in and place eyes on the target.

I agree that this is not a standalone text as it assumes a level of expertise on the subject that is intended to be expounded upon. And while the editorial review may not make this as clear as it could be, this point is made very clearly in the book's introduction. The excerpt from the introduction that best captures the over-riding intent of the book is perhaps the following:
"In fact, there is an infinite number of possible surveillance detection and antisurveillance maneuvers, but it is the underlying conceptual basis that makes them effective. The mere application of such techniques is amateurish by design if not planned and executed within the context of how surveillance countermeasures theory applies to surveillance practices."

And finally, the assertion that this book and "Surveillance Countermeasures" could be combined to make a comprehensive resource on the full range of the subject is a most valid one. However, understanding that a primary book pricing criteria is the number of pages, this would probably not be deemed appropriate by the many thousands of readers who have invested in the classic, "Surveillance Countermeasures".

I see that since submitting this review the negative review has been withdrawn, so I assume I made my point.

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