7-Day Foot Surveillance & Introduction to Mobile and Technical Surveillance
Internationally Delivered Surveillance Training Course
Overview
This intensive 7-day programme is designed to immerse participants in the fundamentals of professional surveillance, with a focus on foot-based observation and an introduction to both mobile and technical surveillance disciplines.
Developed by instructors with elite operational backgrounds, this course provides the foundation required to operate effectively in urban, rural, and complex environments. Whether you’re beginning your journey in the field or seeking to build a professional surveillance capability within your organisation, this course equips you with real-world, field-tested skills delivered to international standards.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Law enforcement and private security personnel entering surveillance roles
- Intelligence and corporate security teams
- Close protection professionals seeking surveillance integration
- Private investigators, risk consultants, and analysts
- Government or inter-agency operatives preparing for operational deployment
No prior surveillance experience is required. Participants should have a good level of physical fitness and situational awareness.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn to:
- Master covert foot surveillance techniques in urban and rural settings
- Understand surveillance principles, behavioural cues, and route planning
- Operate safely and discreetly in multi-person surveillance teams
- Identify and avoid common surveillance errors and exposure triggers
- Begin understanding the application of mobile and technical surveillance tools
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Deploy as a solo or team foot operator in real-world surveillance environments
- Use communication, hand signals, and positioning to maintain visual contact covertly
- Conduct dynamic follow operations without compromising the mission
- Understand basic mobile surveillance concepts including vehicle observation and transition points
- Get hands-on exposure to entry-level technical surveillance methods, such as use of digital optics and basic audio/video gathering
Course Format
- Duration: 7 full days (including progressive live exercises)
- Delivery: Instructor-led field training with theoretical classroom sessions
- Location: Global availability — delivered in urban centres, operational environments, or client sites
- Assessment: Practical evaluation through realistic surveillance exercises
Key modules include:
- Introduction to Surveillance Tradecraft
- Foot Surveillance Formations and Roles
- Urban Navigation and Public Space Movement
- Team Communication and Emergency Protocols
- Surveillance Detection and Avoidance
- Introduction to Mobile and Technical Surveillance Integration
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate of completion validating their successful participation in the course and readiness for continued training or field deployment.
This training can be adapted to meet regulatory or agency-specific compliance requirements, and is frequently used as a gateway course to advanced surveillance qualifications.
Why Train With Us?
- Elite Instructors: Delivered by experienced professionals with backgrounds in national intelligence, military special operations, and surveillance-focused police units.
- Real-World Scenarios: Each day includes immersive exercises designed to simulate actual surveillance operations.
- Progressive Learning Path: Serves as a prerequisite for more advanced 14-day mobile and technical surveillance training.
- International Capability: Delivered globally with customisation for specific threats, cultures, and operational environments.