Spy gear, electronic surveillance equipment and covert gadgets for private investigators and police officers. Get the latest spy tools such as hidden cameras, secret weapons and personal protection gear.
An overview of the most common equipment and spy gear used by investigators. Learn what detectives use to conduct surveillance, find hidden cameras and bugs, and keep themselves safe.
Expandable batons are a versatile and compact self-defense tool, offering protection in threatening situations. This article explores the features, benefits, and legal considerations of carrying and using expandable batons. It also provides insight into how these tools can be an essential part of personal security for law enforcement and civilians alike.
What are bulletproof vests? Bulletproof vests are like sleeveless shirts worn on the body’s upper portion (torso). The protective bulletproof vests serve as personal armor that helps absorb the impact of bullets, projectiles, and shrapnel from explosions. The ultimate purpose is to protect your vital organs. How are Bulletproof Vests … Read more
An overview of binoculars and night vision goggle used by private investigators conducting surveillance.
Overview of Audio Surveillance Tools Audio surveillance equipment is used by intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and private investigators to monitor and record subjects in various settings. Audio surveillance can be conducted from a distance using covert listening devices hidden inside the dwelling. Or, audio amplifiers can be attached to a … Read more
What is Wiretapping? This article provides an overview of wiretapping, including a review of the Wiretap Act and a list of one-party and two-party consent states. Wiretapping, also known as telephone tapping, is monitoring telephone and Internet conversations by a third party, often covertly. Wiretapping received its name because the monitoring … Read more
What is GPS? GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System, a system of satellites and receiving devices that compute positions on the Earth. Three people invented the United States Department of Defense technology: Ivan A. Getting, Bradford Parkinson, and Roger L. Easton. Initially, they developed the technology to help … Read more
As a private investigator, you know how easy it is to track someone’s location. For instance, placing a GPS tracking device on someone’s vehicle (in states where it is legal). Tracking software will then be used to monitor the movements of that vehicle. Similarly, investigators can use mobile spy software … Read more
What are TASERS and stun guns? TASERS and stun guns are handheld electroshock guns developed by TASER International. Most people are surprised to learn that TASER is an acronym for “Thomas A. Swift’s Electric Rifle.” The TASER gun was initially designed in 1969 by an inventor named Jack Cover, who named … Read more
What is a Hidden Camera? A hidden camera is a still or video camera used to capture video footage of people without their knowledge or consent. The camera is “hidden” because it is not visible to the filmed subject or disguised as another object. Hidden cameras have become famous for … Read more