Rural crime is a long-standing issue within the UK, and a large number of offenders get away with it due to a lack of constant police presence in the area. Not only can it have a significant impact on the farming community, but it can also be financially and emotionally damaging to the landowners and economy as a whole.
Hence why rural surveillance is so important. Through proper planning and with the correct professional deployment, a rural guard can help to detect and deter criminals from committing crimes in these communities while also giving landowners peace of mind.
What is rural surveillance?
Rural surveillance CROP (Convert Rural Observation Post) involves the implementation of a successful observation post. By combining modern military techniques and covert tactics, CROP surveillance operatives blend into the rural surroundings to maintain a constant eye on suspected wrongdoings.
CROP surveillance operatives go through an extensive and rigorous training course that is often only completed by seasoned ex-military or police specialists. Blending into an open, rural environment is much more challenging than in an urban setting. New people or unknown cars raise suspicion and potentially alarm suspects, so it takes a keen skill to become an effective rural private investigator.
The equipment used must also be of exceptional quality due to the simple fact that a private investigator will need to remain well hidden at all times, despite being surrounded by an open landscape. Rural areas also tend to have a higher number of spots containing private property, so determining the best place to set up their post can be a challenge.
When is rural surveillance used?
Rural surveillance is a specialist field that is exclusively deployed within a rural or green area. It is used when standard urban surveillance is not viable or when particular circumstances require it. Rural crimes can also be more difficult to track, so it will take a real expert to notice the tell-tale signs and respond accordingly.
Scenarios which rural surveillance can be used to detect include:
- Fly-tipping
- Illegal burning sites
- Insurance fraud such as insurance or income protection
- Asset protection
- Trespassing
- Reoccurring theft
Act now with specialist rural surveillance
At M19 Solutions, our team boasts more than 20 years of experience within the field of rural surveillance. Each one of our operatives is equipped with the latest technology and hold contacts that ensure they can successfully complete any task. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards and only report back when we’ve identified a solid lead.
Even if you have little information to provide, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the thorough service we can provide. Our team doesn’t plan on wasting their time and will get to work quickly and efficiently.
Ready to act? Get in touch with us today and find out more about how our services can help you. Consultations are free of charge, so you are only one simple step away from leading a less stressful life amongst a happier and safer rural community.