PLANNING AND CONDUCTING A SWEEP
REI
CPM-700
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An EXAMPLE / TRAINING compact disc (CD) containing further instructions
and examples of normal and suspicious reception, is supplied with the
CPM-700.
DO NOT PLAY THIS CD IN ANY AREA WHICH MAY BE A
TARGET FOR EAVESDROPPERS AS IT WILL DISCLOSE YOUR
INTENTIONS.
PHYSICAL SEARCH
Any sweep must include a complete physical search of the target area. No
spectrum analyzer can find surveillance devices that are turned off or
hardwired. Note: The
Orion
Non-Linear Junction Detector from REI can
find electronic devices whether or not they are transmitting.
1.
Visually inspect and probe each object in the target area that is
large enough to conceal a surveillance device (which can be quite
small).
2.
Examine carefully and disassemble, if necessary, lamps, desktop
items, books, picture frames, plants, and AC powered equipment.
3.
Examine outlets, wall switches, lighting fixtures, electrical
equipment such as calculators, copy machines, radios, etc. for
unusual extra wiring or parts.
4.
Inspect baseboards and other trim for tampering. Pull back the
carpeting around the baseboard to look for hidden wires.
5.
Inspect above ceiling tiles for anything placed above the target
area including recorders, cameras, or microphones.
6.
Use an ultraviolet black light to inspect for alterations such as new
paint or trim to cover wires or a device.
7.
Telephones:
a.
Dismantle the telephone handset and the instrument. Look
for unusual non-telephone components with different
colored wires or quick and sloppy installation.
b.
Inspect the wire from the phone to the wall. Remove the
wall plate, and check for any added non-standard
components.