Camera Surveillance - Removing Distinction between Public & Private

Since the invention of cameras, people found a source to capture memories and store them forever. Nowadays cameras are used for a lot more purposes. In fact, cameras have become part and parcel of our everyday lives. One is under surveillance six out of ten times when he/she leaves the house. From metro stations to malls, there is CCTV surveillance everywhere. The line of distinction between public and private has somewhat diminished with the widespread use of cameras. In television and media, reality shows have become a hit, where celebrities are under the constant watch of camera. Some shows like ‘Emotional Atyachar’ are based on cheating spouses where hidden cameras are used to reveal the truth of the suspected cheater. The capturing of the suspect on hidden camera and its broadcast on national television cannot be justified on ethical grounds and can be regarded as encroachment in private life of the person. Recently released movie, ‘Love, Sex Aur Dhokha’ was shot using digital cameras and CCTV footage, thus showing the growing prominence of hidden surveillance.

The use of cameras for capturing people without their knowledge has moved beyond investigative purposes and has taken a serious turn with increasing incidents of private encroachment. Incidents of wrongful recording of footage in changing rooms of apparel shops or creation of MMSs have become quite common. Moreover, corporate surveillance has also become quite common where employers keep a tab on the phone calls, e-mails, and other activities of the employees, which is neither a crime nor calls for any compensation. So, from spying to surveillance cameras are finding use everywhere. Sanjeev Deswal, Managing Director of Private Detective Agencies Aider, says “Cameras are a necessary evil. There are typically two scenarios when people use cameras: to follow and to create evidence.”

Earlier it was difficult to state something based on the things seen by the detectives. Now it has become easier to substantiate the evidence in the form of photos or videos that are captured by cameras as small as a shirt button that go undetected.

But, this widespread use of cameras calls for alertness and keeping oneself aware regarding when he/she is being watched. Use of cameras is helpful for collecting evidences. A tab should however be kept on the wrongful use of cameras. Meanwhile, all you need to do is remain correct at all the times because you never know when a camera is watching you.

Detectives as Relationship Mentors

With the changing trends of the modern society, changes are obvious in the style of living. People’s lifestyle is determined by their social and professional environment. There is a shift in the values and principles determining the ways of life.

People running after money, fame and power are drifting away from the pleasure of emotional bonding. In relationships there is an increase in the level of frustration, loneliness, tension, and emotional discrepancies. Marital bond which is solemnized secretly comes to the brink of painful demise because of misunderstanding and lack of emotional warmth. On of the main reasons for this situation is lack of quality time for emotions amidst the hectic work schedule.

Lack of emotional security leads people to take the help of private sleuths to search what is wrong in their relationship, why the relation is going wayward, and what measures can be taken to bring the relationship back on the normal track. Records of leading detective agencies clearly show this shift in the social trend. People are heavily relying on detective agencies to find a solution and to their personal problems. Sanjeev Deswal, the MD of Aider Detectives Pvt. Ltd., a detective himself, says, “In the past two or three years, I have seen so many marriages breaking. Many wives are shocked to find that their spouses are homosexuals”. Some other personal issues for which people need sleuths surveillance and search are:

• Pre-marital enquiry: Before marriage, people need to confirm that the person and the family they are going to be associated with are true to their words. They need to confirm about the financial status, past marital status, character verification of the would-be partner, etc. it is better to check every details before marriage than to regret rest of the life.
• Post-marital Enquiry: In the fast and stressful life both the partners are busy. Sometimes one of the partners can have doubts about his/her better half. It is easy to find solutions once the source of the problem is known. In order to bring back normalcy in their life, people find it better to refer the detectives than making guesses.
• Divorce Cases: In divorce cases, the detective agencies collect evidence of cheating or extra-marital affair against spouse so that their client can get divorce easily.
• Lovers’ Tiff: A relationship undergoes a wave like journey with many ups and downs. Lovers generally feel insecure that their partner is not loyal to them and hire professional help to find out about this.
• Family Conflicts: Family conflicts can be regarding in-laws issues, property conflicts, legal issues, etc. Families rely on detectives even in order to know what the family members or relatives who have turned foes are planning against them.

People in this stressful life situation find a confidante in the form of private detectives who listen to and solve their personal problems, which they can’t share with anyone else in this world.

Snooping Around With Technology

Private detectives are hired to snoop around the secret closets of people and bring out shocking information. The detectives bring out the hidden aspects of an issue, detangle them, and make them available for their clients and common people. Truth cannot be kept away from the detectives for long. But Detectives are not supernatural beings who have an extraordinary ability to see anything. Various gadgets and software are used as aide by them in their investigation. These gadgets and software help the detectives to go into the depth of any of the cases they handle.

The recent Radia tape controversy highlighted the practice of phone tapping used by detectives to reveal the truth. Telephonic conversations related to this controversy acted as evidence in the famous 2G spectrum scam. Conversations on phone are tapped to check out frauds and disloyalty in both corporate and non-corporate sector. It is the most widely used practice by detectives. This practice is also frequently shown in movies to find out what is being schemed between two people. It is commonly taken as the only means to find out the hidden facts. But, in reality, detectives use various tools to find out the unknown matters. Some examples of gadgets and software used for snooping around are:

• Driver detective software: Detect the most recent driver to each and every independent computer system.
• Private investigation software: It helps to manage private investigation cases, conduct background checks, find missing persons, etc.
• Email detection software: Allow investigators to extract the email contents from online data base stores on a user’s computer disk drive.
• Spy camera: Spy cameras are disguised in various other objects, and are available in different forms like, pen camera, mike camera, screw button camera kit, air purifier camera kit, etc.
• Bug detector: It includes wireless frequency scanners, bug sweepers, camera locators, reflective camera finders, etc.
• Visible/invisible powders: Cosmetic powders are used to get finger prints.

Detectives are hired by both corporate and non-corporate sector. Some of the purposes for which detectives are hired are divorce case, love affairs, extra-marital affairs, frauds in companies, insurance investigation, employee verification, espionage, etc. Various fields of investigation have different requirements. To fulfill all requirements and to perform investigation with high level of secrecy, the detectives need to have access to all these high-tech gadgets and software. These support systems help them in reaching those corners which are outside the approach of a common person.

Netas Holding The Hands of Detectives

At the time of election, the heart beats of the politicians increase manifold. Election campaigning means no stones are unturned by the politicians. They are ready to use every possible tactic to achieve victory. The desire for success is so high that they are hiring private detectives to keep an eye on every step of their opponents. Sanjeev Deswal, the MD of Aider Detectives Pvt. Ltd. says, “Candidates have hired up us to do specific jobs. We are asked to collect evidence and they use it against opponents and party dissidents.”

Different Reasons Why Politicians Hire Detectives

• To read the mind of their opponents: The politicians are worried that their opponents might come up with an issue which can destroy their reputation. It is a common trend that politicians pop up in the media with some secrets of the members of their opponent party. The politicians need detectives to find out what is being cooked up by the opposition, so that; they can take counter steps to suppress the opposition’s intentions.

• To prevent the danger of getting bugged: The Politicians have goose bumps even with the idea of their office or their house being bugged. The bugging can be done by the opposition or even by journalists to get the breaking news. In order to keep a check on this process, the politicians rely on private detectives.

• To ensure the security of their lives: The politicians are worried about the security of their lives. No matter which grade of security they get from the government, they can’t move on road or even stay at home without sensing danger to their lives. While going for a campaign they need to assure that they are not in danger. In such cases, the detectives keep an eye on the suspicious and dangerous elements.

• To know and work upon the people’s response: In history there are examples of many emperors who used to go out in public, disguised as someone else, to know the situation of the subjects, and also to know the response of the subjects to their strategies. The same trend is now being followed by the private detectives of the politicians. The politicians get to know the response of people to the policies adopted by them. This acts as a guide to what steps they should take to influence the public.

For politicians, every vote counts. Especially at the time of elections when the election commission and the opposition observe and evaluate each and every step of our politicians, one wrong step or a single objectionable secret can spoil, or at least, put a break to their political career. So, in order to ensure a safe political career and personal life, the politicians are dependent on private detectives. The private detectives ensure that the secrets of the politicians will always remain unidentified and locked in a closet.

Stinging reality uncovered by Sting operations

Remember those books and movies where the protagonist carries out covert operations to uncover the wrongdoings?  Such books and films have always kept the readers and audience on their toes and left them asking for more! These techniques are called Sting Operations and they are basically operations that are carried out to bring unlawful activities to light. Such operations are designed and executed with great care to gather information and details that are discovered covertly.

These Sting Operations have opened peoples’ eyes to many political scams and made them aware of the various imperfections in our political system. Skilled detectives and private investigators are hired for this are experienced in carrying out successful Sting Operations. Detective agencies are hired since a sting operation requires a lot of planning and hi-tech equipment. Mr. Sanjeev Deshwal of Aaider Detection Protection Private Limited describes their role as- ‘Providing the right equipment for collecting the relevant background details and executing the sting operation successfully’. He says that they also provide services as per the demands of the clients that include many companies, private individuals and even the Media. Mr. Sanjeev Deshwal remarks that detective agencies have plenty of opportunities due to the tough competition of TRP ratings. Such sting operations have a large viewing audience. These sting operations are also employed by individuals for catching fraudsters and conmen.

The sting operations are carried out with such tact and efficiency so as to not create a doubt in the mind of the person being investigated. You will be interested to know that that an effective sting operation not only requires accurate surveillance but also gadgets and equipment that have to work flawlessly to ensure that the operation continues smoothly. The sheer amount of planning and detailing is something that amazes many people. Such operations uncover the illegal activities and the unlawful events to highlight them before the people and also ensure that justice is delivered in many cases.

Detective Agencies Verify Employees For Companies

In this world where information is everything, private companies and organizations are looking for ways and techniques to protect their data. These companies are on the constant lookout for methods and techniques which can ensure the safety of the sensitive information that they hold. You will be interested to know that there has been a significance increase in the number of private organizations and firms who take the assistance of professional detective agencies for guarding and protecting their data from external as well as internal risks.

These companies and BPOs enlist the aid of such agencies to perform detailed background checks and verification of their employees. Such companies do not have the time or manpower to perform these checks themselves. Mr. Sanjeev Deshwal, Managing Director, Aider detective Pvt. Ltd., confirms the fact that there has a surge in the number of companies that demand a complete & detailed profile of their staff & employees. Risk assessment firms, intelligence and detective agencies and background verification organizations are now in great demand by companies that opt for an extensive check on their employees. Information is extremely vital in today’s aggressive business world. The information and data that a company handles is sensitive and the company has to be assured that the people who manage and process the data are trustworthy & loyal to the company.

Companies have risen to the situation and are now opting to take the assistance of detective and agencies and investigation firms. This is because such agencies have the skill and experience to perform a professional & thorough background check and conduct a reliable verification of the personnel.

So the next time you are hired for a job in a company, keep in mind that just like you have done a detailed check on the company, the company has also done a complete profiling of your candidacy.

Matrimonial websites – Stay Alert With Help Of Private Detectives

The cyberspace is like a fantasy world where the people you meet may not be who they appear to be. In this world, the people that you come across may have in reality a totally different personality! This is a serious issue and definitely requires a second thought especially when we considering online dating and matrimonial websites. If you are still not convinced, read on to find out the gravity of the situation and the opinions of experts about it.

With the changing times, we have moved on from the conventional dating and matrimonial formalities. With the evolution of the Internet, you can now find compatible matches from the comfort of your homes. There are many matrimonial websites that show the profiles and details of hundreds of prospective profiles for you to select from. However, the picture is not as rosy as it looks. Recently several cases have been reported where the women have been duped by conmen who were registered on such websites. Such men upload fake profiles on matrimonial websites posing as prospective suitors and cheat women off large sums of money.

Mr. Sanjeev Deshwal, Chairman of Aaider Detection and Protection Pvt. Ltd.- A prominent detective agency comments that people often tend to be very casual in the case of online dating. He suggests it is best to meet the meet the person and get a first hand impression before moving to the next step in the relationship. Even cyber experts recommend that you should be cautious while chatting online especially on matrimonial websites. If you come across a potential match, it is strongly advised to get detailed information about the member before proceeding to the next step. You can always hire private detectives or investigators to verify the credentials and the profile of the member. They are skilled and experienced to handle such cases and can conduct background checks and verifications with which you can decide if the member can be trusted or not.

You should always keep in mind the saying, “Better safe than sorry”. A proper verification and check of a prospective match with such professional help will surely ensure a brighter and secure future for you and your loved ones.