
You can get close if you have the proper surveillance vehicle (like the ones shown). Otherwise, you will stand out like a sore thumb.

Here are some common things that give you away: On hot days, air conditioner condensation pooled under the vehicle. On cold days, the heated exhaust can be seen from the running engine. What am I saying here? If you need to keep the engine running - you are likely to be noticed. Where I am from in South Texas, you cannot sit in a closed vehicle in the Summer and survive. The temperature will get hot enough inside most cars to cook meat. So you will need special equipment or to keep the car running with the A/C on to keep from being cooked alive.
Here are some handy tips:
- So, stay way back. If possible become "invisible."
- An appropriate magnetic sign (like a cable company or termite service) with a hard hat and worker's vest can make you much less of a worry to people who do see you parked.
- Have a pee bottle. Yeah you may have to wait a while and a pee bottle can be a life saver.
- Do NOT take a big Gulp or other ginormous drink with you (see above).
- Make sure your camera/video recorder has good batteries
- Have a pen and pad handy to take notes. (on a clipboard is better and it goes with the hard hat)
- If you have a team (can be just a friend) Switch vehicles and locations.
- If you can park in a crowded parking lot, that gives you great cover, and you are a lot less likely to be noticed.
- The Best Tip - do surveillance from a building instead of a vehicle.
I hope these tips help you to "be your own detective"
Stay Safe!
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