Practice question

What does the term 'burn' or 'blown cover' refer to in surveillance?

  1. When the subject becomes aware of the investigator's presence and purpose.
  2. When the investigator runs out of battery power for their camera.
  3. When the investigator successfully concludes the surveillance operation.
  4. When the investigator successfully captures incriminating evidence.

Answer: A — When the subject becomes aware of the investigator's presence and purpose.

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