INSPECTING CURRENT ACTIVITIES WITH THE HELP OF IQM SPECIALISTS

Engaging The Surveillance Services Of IQM

A senior company official of the concerned business, or institution, may initially discuss the problem with us in abstract terms. A telephone contact with IQM should request a "telephone appointment to discuss surveillance". An appointment time with our CEO, a Pin Number, and an 800 phone number will be provided. This may be done initially without registering. To discuss specifics, the prospective client must register. A one day visit by IQM's CEO can be arranged at a flat fee plus expenses. The CEO is a former Director of the International Association Chiefs of Police's Public Security Center and the former Chief Security Inspector for nuclear power reactors in the great plains states. The initial visit must be accompanied by a member of the client's management team. The visit will be under an appropriate pretence to examine the problem, and the site, for planning purposes. Recommendations will be presented.

Why Observe Your Workplace Environment Covertly?

Overt surveillance is generally done by motivated and alert employees, their supervisors, and management agents using video cameras and visual observation through mirrored glass. These are very effective techniques to control and document behavior. In the described situation, Management wants those entering the environment to know they are under observation. These methods are installed as a part of the Defensible Space Plan and are suggested by industry experience. Classic examples are the mirrored ceiling globes which house CCTV cameras as seen in retail settings and casinos. Alternatively, covert surveillance is by definition a secret observation of a specific concern. Management may receive feedback in a Current Staff Survey policy violations are occurring in a particular location that is not under overt surveillance. A customer may provide a tip about some undesirable practice in the workplace. Accounting may spot shortages. This has to be verified. Further, it can be assumed that the installation of overt surveillance at the point of trouble will simply cause the undesirable practice to be moved.

The Purpose Of Covert Surveillance

This author describes security surveillance as being the act of legally, but secretly, observing places, persons, and activities. The service of IQM is limited to surveillance for legal entities with reasonable cause for action. The purpose of such a surveillance is to obtain information concerning the identities of persons who are committing offenses that adversely impact a secure environment or company assets. When considering covert surveillance, management should be concerned with the potential of verifying suspicions through this method. The ultimate goal is to put a stop to damaging activity. In today's system of jurisprudence, a company frequently must make its own case. Therefore, evidence may be gathered through direct observation by means of investigative surveillance. Documentation of the offense allows management many alternatives within the company's restrictions. Criminal court is not the only resolution. Practical decisions need to be made about the methodology to be employed. Some of the methods to be considered are summarized here: Planning to protect the integrity of the operation; Using fixed observation posts versus mobile units; Minimizing cost factors and time constraints; Utilizing or supplementing current overt systems to support overt operation; Selection of, and securely installing observation and documentation equipment; Legal counsel concerning the purpose and mission of the operation. On site consultation and operations may be provided by IQM.

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