In VIP security, counter surveillance is very important. Which of the

In VIP security, counter surveillance is very important. Which of the following is/are essential for counter surveillance?

  • 1. Try speeding up, and then slow down
  • 2. Walk into a building and stop abruptly
  • 3. Drop something to see if someone picks it up

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
The correct answer is B) 1, 2 and 3.
Counter-surveillance techniques aim to detect if someone is following or observing a VIP. All three listed actions are considered valid methods to potentially reveal surveillance.
1. Changing speed (speeding up and slowing down) forces a potential surveillant to adjust their pace, making their following behavior more obvious.
2. Entering a building and stopping abruptly allows the VIP (or security personnel) to observe who enters after them or reacts outside.
3. Dropping something can be a deliberate act to create a pause or cause a reaction from someone following closely, potentially revealing their presence or behavior.
These are examples of physical counter-surveillance tactics used to disrupt predictable patterns and force a surveillant to take actions that might expose them. Other techniques include making unexpected turns, using reflections, and being observant of recurring individuals or vehicles.