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pHoroGRApHrc suRVErLLnNbg suRVEy cHEcK Lrsr1. Projected dates of operation.2. Hours of surveillance.3. Location of oPeration.4. Racial or ethnic rnj.x of neighborhood.5. Hours of sunrise and sunset.6. Lighting conditions at various areas.7. Distance of projected camera location in relation to subject.8. Parking situation in a vehicle is to be used.9. Known activities of persons freguenting subject area.10. Unknown activities of persons freguenting subject area.11. Physical layout ot the camera(s) area12. Evaluate windows at the camera ste.. It, is not desirableto photograph through g1ass. Can windows be opened? fs theglas s clear or tinted? You may consj.der "float" glasswhich is readily available from most glaziers. Rememberthat it is more preferable to photograph direct,ly

raight t,hrough glass than on an angle.1 3. Evaluate heater controls. Heat waves rsing between thecamera and the subject can cause distortion. Turn off orreflect radiators below windows you photograph through.14. Security conditions at the location:a. Best hours of entryb. Can camera and other equipment be left unattended?c. Are there known criminals living in close proximity?d. Can the "super" or o\^rner of the building be trusted?.e. !.Iill the cover of a dummy business be necessary?f.. Vlhat locking devices wiII be necessary for security?g. Is there unrestricted access to the ara by personnel?h. what are- Iocal fire codes/hazards/inspections?15. Communications available, and those to be installed16. Leasing arrangements, utilites, is a cover name in order?17. Projected weather conditions rnust be considered.1 8. Is vehicle surveillance required?a. Type of vehicle. Camera stable?b. Number of personnel reguired. Are they camera trained?c. Location of vehicle servicing if necessary19 Communications:a. Telephone and directory.b. High powered radio equipment. preferably eC poweredc. Battery powered back up radio's.d. Can you set up a exclusive radio channel?e. Use head-phones to avoid sguelch noises in closed areas.f,. Set up a simple code betwern photographers and observers.g. Adequacy of wiring for radios and remote cameras.h. Physca1 security of radio and photographic video gear.

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PREPLAN YOUR DETAIL1. weather-summer-dress cool-have water, sun grasses, hat etc.2. Winter - dress $rarmer.3. Carry porto poty for long ,exended assignments.!. Exchange ideas with partners , review case history.5. Determine met,hod of transportation camper, auto,truck, foot play it by ear after arr5.ving.CAMERA EQUIPMENT1. Determine what camera eguj.pment you wirl need for the job35mm video, still video, etc.2. check arl your eguipment before you reave for the locationlenses-Iens mounts extra batteries for auto camerasprenty of extra film, brack and white as well as cororextra tapes. Lens tissue - cleaning brushes.3. Make sure everything is in working order.4. Treat your eguipment carefurly , pack in st,urdy cases.5. Give film tj.me to thaw ( you should keep color filmrefrigerated ).ARRTVING AT DESTTNATTON1. F'ill out log sheet.2. Get to place of assignment as early as possible3. Look area over. rf in car, drive around several brocksalleys buildings. Look for best vantage poin, forobservation or photo4. Use your imaginaton.5. Make finar determination of type of equipment to use.6. Tf in auto or truck and you are across the street, checkon flow of, local trafficu etc.7. Park vehicle in the most desirabre rocation across thestreet, behind or in front of subject's vehicle.8. Don't park too close so that subj ect will observemovement or hear nose.9. Maintain radio silence.10" Set up your eguipment.a. Have two cameras ready B&W color1.1 . Be prepared to sait.12. Shoo fast:Be ready to shoot be prepared. The picture or subjectmay vanish in a matter of seconds. rt :rraf b yorr ouiychance. Do not wait for perfect composition and exposure.13. Snap persons) as they walk towards subject or house.14. When subject is in sigh, take more than one photo.15. Advance filn after every photo. Bracket your exposures"16. Be as moile as possible.17. watch your film counter when you are down to 3 or 4 left,put in a fresh ro1118. Remember, BE CREFUL OUT THERE