Surveillance Overview
		SURVEILLANCE What is involved? Also know as ìObservationsî, Surveillance Investigations involve discrete and confidential observations by private investigators, of the actions and physical activities of the subject person. These observations are usually recorded on video wherever possible, so clients and their advisers can see for themselves the activities observed, and make their own assessment of the physical limitations or behaviour of the subject. On conclusion of a period of surveillance, clients are provided with a report and running sheet containing the observations of the investigator, a copy of the surveillance video, photographs and any other material obtained. Operatives must pass accredited industry or TAFE courses, and participate in professional training, to be licensed. The conduct of surveillance is strictly governed by regulation. These requirements are supported at LKA, by our own Code of Practice and in-house training program. Why arrange surveillance? By far the majority of referrals are made by insurers on workers compensation, CTP and personal disability claims, in relation to allegations or concerns of exaggerated personal disability, or fraudulent activity by Claimants. Surveillance is also used in commercial investigations, such as trademark and copyright infringement cases, and in employment cases where there is suspicion of a key person moonlighting with competitors, workplace theft, fraud, or similar situations. In all cases, the objective is to assess any personal limitations, and clarify the activities of the subject, in circumstances where the subject is not aware of being observed. Surveillance is not just to prove a subject is dishonest, or exaggerating affects of physical injury. It is a useful tool to establish the true activities of a subject, and can equally alleviate suspicion, and put to rest concerns arising from spurious allegations by disgruntled acquaintances. Back

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