Effective plainclothes surveillance requires discipline, patience, and a clear understanding of legal boundaries. This SOP covers deployment decisions, observation methodology, and the documentation standard for covert LP work.
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The 6-Step Observation Standard (required before any apprehension):
1. See the subject select the merchandise
2. Maintain continuous observation — no gap in surveillance
3. Observe the subject conceal or otherwise fail to pay for merchandise
4. Maintain observation through all points of sale
5. Observe subject pass the last point of sale without payment
6. Apprehend in a safe, designated area only...
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