Police surveillance refers to the monitoring and observation of individuals, groups, or activities by law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence, prevent crime, or investigate criminal behavior. This can involve various methods, such as video cameras, wiretapping, drones, and undercover operations. While it aims to enhance public safety, police surveillance raises concerns about privacy rights and potential abuses of power. Balancing security needs with civil liberties is a critical aspect of the ongoing debate surrounding surveillance practices.
the thought police is responsible for the surveillance of EVERYTHING.
On China's police monitoring system data
Since he was suspected of committing the crime, the police kept him under surveillance.
Tracking, CCTV
1. a police surveillance of an area, house, or criminal suspect: une planque (police jargon), une surveillance 2. an area or house kept under such surveillance: un objectif, une cible (both somewhat police slang) [English definitions are from Dictionary.com]
Go thru police academy first.
There was a robbery last week but the police have caught the perpetrator.
Many police departments today use various forms of spy surveillance equipment, such as audio recording devices, video recording and bug sweeping equipment. This equipment allows the police department to provide solid audio or visual evidence for investigations.
No. The store can show the tapes to anyone they wish.
Depend of the country! Normally they need a court's judgement!
Surveillance - the art of surveying. Usually from afar, and unbeknownst to the surveyed.The mobster had been under surveillance for some time, but the police still didn't have enough concrete evidence to make their arrest.This area is under constant CCTV surveillance. No Loitering.
Surveillance can help identify leading criminals, therefore allowing the police to detain them. This is also offputting to other would-be criminals.