What a Surveillance Observation Can—and Cannot—Show

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Practical brief for attorneys, paralegals, and business teams.

A photograph can establish that something was visible at a particular moment. It may not establish ownership, intent, the content of a conversation, or the meaning of a relationship.

A focused approach

Reports should describe observable conduct precisely. “Entered the building at 10:12 a.m.” is different from “attended a sales meeting.” The second statement requires an additional basis.

Points to address

  • Separate description from inference
  • Keep date and location context
  • Identify interruptions or gaps in observation

What the findings mean

Legal teams can make better use of surveillance when its limits are explicit. Overstating an observation can reduce the usefulness of otherwise strong documentation.

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