£52.74

A Manual of Covert Surveillance Mistakes: Covert Surveillance Books: 1 (GERU METHOD - COVERT SURVEILLANCE)

Price data last checked 62 day(s) ago - refreshing...

View at Amazon

Price History & Forecast

Last 29 days • 29 data points (No recent data available)

Historical
Generating forecast...
£52.74 £34.32 £38.34 £42.36 £46.38 £50.39 £54.42 31 January 2026 07 February 2026 14 February 2026 21 February 2026 28 February 2026

Price Distribution

Price distribution over 29 days • 3 price levels

Days at Price
Current Price
21 days 7 days 1 day · current 0 5 11 16 21 £36 £48 £53 Days at Price

Price Analysis

Most common price: £36 (21 days, 72.4%)

Price range: £36 - £53

Price levels: 3 different prices over 29 days

Description

The Manual of Cover Surveillance Mistakes provides invaluable insights into the complexities and pitfalls of surveillance operations, with examples where errors compromised security, exposed agents, or damaged the credibility of intelligence agencies. Typical mistakes in covert surveillance include insufficient background research, poor communication, over-reliance on technology, and failure to anticipate human error. One common error is underestimating the importance of a thorough background check. Surveillance operations sometimes fall short by not gathering enough intelligence on suspects or the environment, which can lead to critical blind spots. Another significant issue is poor communication within and between teams. In several cases, agencies have failed to properly relay information, leading to missed opportunities or contradictory actions that jeopardized missions. Over-reliance on technology is another recurring theme. While advanced technology can enhance surveillance capabilities, it can also create dependencies, leaving operations vulnerable if equipment fails or if adversaries develop counter-surveillance measures. Finally, human error remains a leading cause of surveillance mishaps. Complacency, lack of training, or psychological pressures can lead operatives to make avoidable mistakes. To prevent these mistakes, the book recommends rigorous planning, realistic scenario training, and continuous reassessment of protocols. It also emphasizes adaptability—ensuring that operatives can think on their feet and respond to unexpected developments. Improving communication channels and ensuring all team members have access to critical intelligence are other key measures. Finally, the book stresses the importance of balancing human intelligence with technological tools to avoid reliance on any single source. By learning from past mistakes, surveillance professionals can conduct more effective, secure, and discreet operations in the future, minimizing risks and enhancing overall mission success.

Product Specifications

Format
paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
16 November 2024
Listed Since
20 November 2024

Barcode

No barcode data available

Similar Products You Might Like

Covert Surveillance Industry Best Practices: The Geru Method (GERU METHOD - COVERT SURVEILLANCE)
98% match

Covert Surveillance Industry Best Practices: The Geru Method (GERU METHOD - COVERT SURVEILLANCE)

£52.84 17 Mar 2026
Surveillance in Action: Technologies for Civilian, Military and Cyber Surveillance (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)
97% match

Surveillance in Action: Technologies for Civilian, Military and Cyber Surveillance (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)

Springer

£109.98 23 Feb 2026
CRC Press Effective Surveillance for Homeland Security Book
97% match

CRC Press Effective Surveillance for Homeland Security Book

CRC Press

£137.61 19 Apr 2026
Surveillance, Privacy and Security: Citizens’ Perspectives (PRIO New Security Studies)
97% match

Surveillance, Privacy and Security: Citizens’ Perspectives (PRIO New Security Studies)

Routledge

£136.00 10 Feb 2026
The Culture of Surveillance: Watching as a Way of Life
97% match

The Culture of Surveillance: Watching as a Way of Life

Wiley

£47.99 20 Feb 2026
Modern Day Surveillance Ecosystem and Impacts on Privacy
97% match

Modern Day Surveillance Ecosystem and Impacts on Privacy

£161.12 06 Jan 2026
The Cambridge Handbook of Surveillance Law
97% match

The Cambridge Handbook of Surveillance Law

Cambridge University Press

£115.15 12 Jan 2026
Theorizing Surveillance: The Panopticon And Beyond
97% match

Theorizing Surveillance: The Panopticon And Beyond

Routledge

£40.29 07 Mar 2026
Surveillance Studies: A Reader
96% match

Surveillance Studies: A Reader

Oxford University Press

£43.48 19 Feb 2026
Routledge Handbook of Surveillance Studies (Routledge International Handbooks)
96% match

Routledge Handbook of Surveillance Studies (Routledge International Handbooks)

Routledge

£97.16 31 Jan 2026
Histories of State Surveillance in Europe and Beyond: 11 (Routledge Studies in Crime and Society)
96% match

Histories of State Surveillance in Europe and Beyond: 11 (Routledge Studies in Crime and Society)

Routledge

£65.00 08 Jan 2026
Histories of State Surveillance in Europe and Beyond (Routledge Studies in Crime and Society)
96% match

Histories of State Surveillance in Europe and Beyond (Routledge Studies in Crime and Society)

Routledge

£43.99 04 Apr 2026
New Directions in Surveillance and Privacy
96% match

New Directions in Surveillance and Privacy

Routledge

£45.45 08 Mar 2026
National Security, Surveillance and Terror: Canada and Australia in Comparative Perspective (Crime Prevention and Security Management)
96% match

National Security, Surveillance and Terror: Canada and Australia in Comparative Perspective (Crime Prevention and Security Management)

Springer

£99.40 28 Feb 2026
Surveillance: Power, Problems, and Politics
96% match

Surveillance: Power, Problems, and Politics

University of British Columbia Press

£62.78 23 Feb 2026
The Professional Investigator's Good Practice Guide: Proposal & Report Writing, Surveillance, Tracking Devices, Body Worn Recording Devices, ... Investigators' Good Practice Guides (UK))
96% match

The Professional Investigator's Good Practice Guide: Proposal & Report Writing, Surveillance, Tracking Devices, Body Worn Recording Devices, ... Investigators' Good Practice Guides (UK))

Majosta

£55.00 28 Jan 2026
Surveillance: A Key Idea for Business and Society (Key Ideas in Business and Management)
96% match

Surveillance: A Key Idea for Business and Society (Key Ideas in Business and Management)

Routledge

£137.61 14 Apr 2026
Routledge Security Surveillance Centers: Design and Operation
96% match

Routledge Security Surveillance Centers: Design and Operation

Routledge

£133.40 10 Mar 2026
National Security Surveillance in Southern Africa: An Anti-Capitalist Perspective
96% match

National Security Surveillance in Southern Africa: An Anti-Capitalist Perspective

Zed Books

£81.14 05 Apr 2026
Ethics and the Future of Spying: Technology, National Security and Intelligence Collection (Studies in Intelligence)
96% match

Ethics and the Future of Spying: Technology, National Security and Intelligence Collection (Studies in Intelligence)

Routledge

£40.96 16 Feb 2026
Surveillance and Democracy (Glasshouse Book)
96% match

Surveillance and Democracy (Glasshouse Book)

Routledge

£41.65 20 Feb 2026
Routledge Histories of Surveillance - Modern History Book
96% match

Routledge Histories of Surveillance - Modern History Book

Routledge

£113.50 22 Feb 2026
Making Surveillance States: Transnational Histories
96% match

Making Surveillance States: Transnational Histories

University of Toronto Press

£53.60 14 Apr 2026
Technology and the Intelligence Community: Challenges and Advances for the 21st Century (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)
96% match

Technology and the Intelligence Community: Challenges and Advances for the 21st Century (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)

Springer

£105.92 13 Jan 2026