SECTION 6: CONDUCTING A SWEEP
101 REI OSC-5000E
THE PHYSICAL SEARCH
The best counter surveillance equipment will always be the human eye. While the
OSCOR is operating in the Automatic Mode, the best way to spend your time is
physically searching the environment for surveillance devices. The root of successful
counter surveillance is the physical search.
Necessary tools typically include:
Screwdrivers: complete set of Phillips and flathead
Digital multi-meter with a 40MegOhm or higher range
Pocketknife
Pliers
Wire strippers
Wire cutters
Ultraviolet pen and light (note 1)
Small flex-head flashlight
Flashlight
Inspection mirrors (dental mirror)
8-in. piano wire probe (note 2)
Small hand-held metal detector (note 3)
Wire tracer (note 4)
Extra extension cords/cables
Lightweight ladder
Jump suit for working in dirty areas
Contact microphone and amplifier to test for acoustic leakage
(recommend REI ALP-700)
Camera or video camera to record evidence
NOTE 1: An ultraviolet pen can be used to mark the screw positions for all electrical
outlets, computers, and telephones. During later inspections, an ultraviolet light can be
used to verify whether anyone has tampered with the electrical equipment.
NOTE 2: The 8-in. piano wire probe is a long piece of very thin metal that may be
inserted into furniture fabric to look for devices in cushions.
NOTE 3: A small, hand-held metal detector (small enough to fit in a briefcase) is used to
search drapes, hanging pictures, furniture pads, bookcases, and other items of décor.
NOTE 4: A wire tracer is a device with a transmitter connected to a pair of conductors
and a receiver used to trace the conductors. The most common model is called the “Fox
and Hound” wire tracer. This may be used to trace any suspected wires to discover its
function.
The physical search should include but does not have to be limited to:
Taking apart all electrical outlets to search for carrier current or RF
transmitters.
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