Surveillance is the monitoring of people-what they do, how they do it, where they do it, and with whom they do it. Although some opponents warn that it has sinister implications, there are many advantages. The benefits that immediately present are the increased feeling of personal safety when a CCTV network is installed. Private investigators use surveillance to expose and prosecute fraud. Police use it to prevent crime and gather intelligence about organized criminal groups. And, the military and national security agencies use surveillance to prevent surprise attacks and ensure hostile nations comply with international treaties. In this third in the series of "Espionage Black Books," former government intelligence analyst Dr Henry Prunckun explains what surveillance is, how it is performed, and how hostile surveillance is detected and countered.

Espionage Black Book: Surveillance Explained

Politics & Social Sciences

Prunckun, Henry

Politics & Government

Bibliologica Press

Espionage Black Book Four: Open-Source Intelligence Explained

Social Sciences

While Janis Joplin drew large crowds at well-known events such as the Monterey International Pop Music Festival, she also packed out lesser-known venues in places like Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1969 Joplin toured the East Coast of the United States and, among her well-remembered performances, was one in Springfield. Situated less than a mile from the banks of the Connecticut River, Springfield’s Municipal Auditorium was a humble comparison to New York’s Madison Square Garden, where she appeared the following night in an impromptu duet with Tina Turner. Yet, the twenty-seven-year-old Joplin entertained the Western Massachusetts crowd with her trademark sultry voice as she drank from a stein. On November 26, 1969, I was a 15-year-old, grade-ten high school student and a photographer on the school’s yearbook staff. I attended Joplin’s concert, and because of my interest in photography, I took along my 35-millimeter camera. I was allowed to shoot from directly in front of the stage and backstage after the concert, where I was invited to continue my photoshoot. I gave a copy of the prints to my then-girlfriend—Gail Skvirsky—as a present. After high school—with college and careers on the horizon—the two of us lost touch. Forty-two years later, we were back in communication. Gail had treasured the stack of old Janis concert prints. These photos were displayed in Gail’s home for many years, along with her extensive rock and roll collection. After seeing the quality of the images and the emotion they conveyed, Gail thought the photographs should be shared with the legion of Joplin fans and explored what was necessary to publish them. Over several years, we discussed publishing options. This photo album is the fruit of our labor. We hope the photos will become part of the more extensive record of Janis’s performances by highlighting her 1969 Thanksgiving eve concert at the little-known Springfield Municipal Auditorium.

A Forgotten Roll of Film: Janis Joplin Live at the Springfield Municipal Auditorium

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Other than classified publications, this technical monograph is perhaps the only text that addresses the topic of “Basic Intelligence.” The lack of scholarly treatments on Basic Intelligence demonstrates that the subject has been ignored in the intelligence studies literature. This monograph, therefore, breaks new ground by presenting a concise discussion of the topic. The word “basic” describes something fundamental or something that forms the base for further development or establishes the underlying foundation to what could later be enhanced. When it comes to Basic Intelligence, one might naturally assume that this intelligence category is rudimentary. But it is not. Basic Intelligence is a distinct type of intelligence that requires planning and consideration like the other categories of intelligence—strategic, operational, and tactical. Basic Intelligence is used in background briefings, evaluations, assessments, estimates, and counterintelligence investigations. In this fifth in the series of “Espionage Black Books,” Dr Henry Prunckun examines what Basic Intelligence is, how it fits into the broader framework of intelligence practice, the policies and procedures involved in collecting and archiving Basic Intelligence, and the standards used to assess the reliability and validity of these data.

Espionage Black Book Five: Basic Intelligence Explained

Espionage Black Book Seven: Spy Radio Explained

Biographies & Memoirs

True Crime

Espionage Black Book Eight: Industrial Espionage Explained

The Art of Reconnaissance: With Analytic Annotations

History

Military

Information Secuirty: A Practical Hankbook on Business Counterintelligence

Business & Money

Writing a Criminal Justice Thesis

How to Undertake Surveillance and Reconnaissance offers you a systemic way to learn about these fascinating subjects—what they are and what they are not. In doing so, it will teach you how to employ the unique trade craft associated with these interesting occupation in order to help you plan and carry out your own recon missions. In a world of growing complexity, you cannot afford to learn by trial-and-error or guesswork. This book steps you through the background to surveillance and reconnaissance, describe their use, and explain how they are conducted. It also looks at the essential pieces of equipment and training necessary to carryout a successful mission. In addition, it discusses what’s required to plan for a recon mission. Moreover, you’ll learn how you can effectively deal with the reconnaissance efforts of your opposition who are targeting you—counter reconnaissance. Each chapter of this well referenced and thoroughly indexed book contains a list of key words and phrases, study questions, and a few learning activities that will assist you with your study of reconnaissance.

How To Undertake Surveillance and Reconnaissance: From a Civilian and Military Perspective

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Pen and Sword Military

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