How to Conduct a Stake Out

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be unnoticed.

   Conduct the stakeout from a rented car.
   
   If you use your own, you may be noticed.
   
   Try to find one with tinted windows.
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   Step 2: Conduct a "spot check" of the location by driving by once

   , This will make you less noticeable to people. ,, They may notice something you don't, and it's best to have more than one for other circumstances. , Record whatever you see so you have visual evidence of the person or people you are looking at.
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   Step 3: and get a perspective of the area before permanently setting up your position.

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   Step 4: Park on the opposite side of the street' from the place you're surveying.

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   Step 5: Jump in the back seat

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   Step 6: if your vehicle has tint you'll be less noticeable.

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   Step 7: Bring a friend or two to help.

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   Step 8: Try to notice any suspicious activity coming from the person or building you are observing.

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