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Counter Surveillance: How to stay safe and avoid being followed

17th September 2026

Surveillance techniques to detect hostile followings, execute surveillance detection runs, and maintain personal safety in the field.

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  • September 17th, 2026
  • 2:00pm  ‐  4:00pm

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  • Why Join the Course

    Operating in high-risk environments or handling sensitive investigations requires a keen awareness of covert physical surveillance. This course equips operational officers, intelligence personnel, and high-risk professionals with practical techniques to detect, counter, and evade hostile surveillance. Participants will learn how to conduct effective Surveillance Detection Runs (SDRs), identify covert observation teams, and apply discreet evasion tactics while maintaining personal safety and operational security.

    Why It Matters

    Failing to recognize that you are being followed can compromise sensitive operations, expose confidential sources, and place personnel in direct physical danger. Developing proactive counter-surveillance skills allows individuals and teams to identify threats early, neutralize surveillance attempts, and maintain control over their movement. Mastering these skills ensures that covert missions remain secure and that operational personnel can navigate high-risk environments safely.

    Who Should Attend

    • Covert investigators, undercover officers, and intelligence personnel
    • High-risk protection specialists and executive protection detail members
    • Counter-terrorism and serious organized crime investigators
    • Field researchers and journalists operating in hostile environments
    • Operational supervisors overseeing high-risk or covert field deployments

    Learning Objectives By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

    • Identify the core methods, indicators, and signatures of foot and vehicular surveillance.
    • Design and execute discreet Surveillance Detection Runs (SDRs) without alerting hostile observers.
    • Distinguish between casual observation, target selection, and active, structured surveillance.
    • Apply effective evasion and anti-surveillance protocols to safely break contact with tailing teams.
    • Implement robust operational security (OPSEC) measures to protect personal routines, routes, and sensitive locations.
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