Training Courses

Physical Surveillance

Date & Time:
  • September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026
Location:
Frisco, TX

Course Overview

Physical Surveillance serves as a vital component of undercover work and represents a specialized skill set employed to detect and document criminal activity while supporting investigators in collecting essential evidence and developing strong cases. Inexperienced surveillance practitioners risk compromising team integrity and investigation success when they lack proficiency in required tactical methods. This course provides hands-on, scenario-driven instruction centered on the foundational principles of physical surveillance, relevant terminology, tools and equipment, and essential operator competencies.

Course Content and Focus

The training emphasizes practical skills applicable to narcotics investigations alongside other criminal matters, including counter-surveillance techniques, tactical planning, report development, and case preparation documentation. Students will engage with lecture content on day one that establishes terminology and tactical frameworks, preparing them for authentic surveillance assignments in operational settings. The curriculum is structured for law enforcement professionals who conduct monitoring activities across multiple environment types with the objective of recording evidence to support criminal investigations.

Topics Covered

  • Types of Physical Surveillance Operations
  • Vehicle versus Foot Surveillance
  • Surveillance in Varied Environmental Conditions
  • Counter-Surveillance Strategies
  • Tradecraft and Blending Techniques
  • Nighttime Surveillance Methods
  • Purpose of Action Documentation
  • Vehicle and Equipment Selection
  • Physical Surveillance Tactics
  • Documentation Standards for Relevant and Non-relevant Activity
  • Location Intelligence and Recording

Course Details

Dates: September 21-25, 2026

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST (5 days)

Location: Frisco Public Safety Training Center, 15155 Donne Mayfield Way, Frisco, TX 75033

Cost: $499.00 (Regular Rate); $449.00 (Group Rate for 5+ Officers); $449.00 (TNOA Rate)

The course emphasizes flexibility in response to changing situations and meticulous recording of significant observations throughout surveillance operations.