What term means real-time observation of a target's actions or communications?

What term means real-time observation of a target's actions or communications?

• A. MONITORING
• B. INTERROGATION
• C. PHYSICAL SURVEILLANCE
• D. ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE

Answer: (C)

Real-time observation of a target’s actions means watching what they do as it happens, often in the field. That live, in-person monitoring is the essence of physical surveillance. It focuses on following a person and noting movements, behaviors, and interactions as events unfold. Monitoring is broader and can be ongoing or passive, not necessarily in real time or in person. Interrogation centers on asking questions to obtain information, not on observing actions as they occur. Electronic surveillance targets communications or data through electronic means, not the live, physical observations of a subject.

Real-time observation of a target’s actions means watching what they do as it happens, often in the field. That live, in-person monitoring is the essence of physical surveillance. It focuses on following a person and noting movements, behaviors, and interactions as events unfold.

Monitoring is broader and can be ongoing or passive, not necessarily in real time or in person. Interrogation centers on asking questions to obtain information, not on observing actions as they occur. Electronic surveillance targets communications or data through electronic means, not the live, physical observations of a subject.