Anti-Surveillance Techniques — What CP Officers Actually Do
The short version: Anti-Surveillance Techniques — What CP Officers Actually Do — published 2026 rates, working SIA playbook, insured. short-notice cover, subject to availability in London, nationwide by arrangement.
Anti-surveillance is unglamorous. It is route discipline, time discipline and the willingness to be inconvenient. Done properly it does not detect the watcher — it makes you not worth watching.
Surveillance Detection Routes (SDR)
A pre-planned, deliberately illogical route designed to surface anyone following. Officers know the geometry, the timings and the pinch points. Used before any sensitive meeting or movement to a new location.
Vehicle Anti-Surveillance
Vehicle changes, deliberate U-turns, controlled exits at car parks, dummy drop-offs. Tracker sweeps on any vehicle handed back from valet, garage or rental. Front and rear dashcams as standard.
Counter-Surveillance — Active Watch
Where the threat profile justifies it, a second team works in parallel — they watch the watchers. Different vehicles, different officers, never co-located. Reports back to the lead CPO via encrypted channel.
Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM)
Physical sweep of office, residence or hotel suite for audio bugs, cameras and trackers. Independent TSCM partner deployed; written report; recommended remediation. From pricing confirmed in a written quote per sweep.
Pricing — Anti-Surveillance Package
Single SDR + meeting cover: priced per assignment. 5-day counter-surveillance team in parallel: priced per assignment. TSCM sweep (residence or office): priced per assignment.
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