Extra Post: October

For my extra post I wanted to talk about something new that i've been shown. recently my mentor, while we worked, showed me what audio bugs looked like. What's been shown on television is more wrong than you could think. These new bugs look like just a wire with a slight bulge were the microphone is set into it. These bugs could be put anywhere, AND look like any other cable. they're near invisible. It blew my mind to see that the technology that's being used is so much more advanced than before, yet as simple as having the appearance of a wire.

Blog 8:Research and Working EQ

1. My working EQ is "What is the most effective and safe way for Special Operations to legally place bugs or sweep for bugs in an environment
2.  so far my answers include:

1. for the placement of recording devices, to place them inside an object that isn't interacted with frequently or at all.
2. I believe that a false identity for the purposes of going into a place of interest is essential to keeping safe this includes, False ID's, different clothing, and even disguises for the face: beards, glasses hats.
3. my most important source so far has been "Interpreting Prisoners Communications" as it has given me the most insight to how the prisoners think about their surroundings and understanding of their law.
4. For my Mentorship, I am mentoring under Detective Adam Cordova, who has been showing me the ingenuity and technical know how on the going on's of the office. Everything is mostly made on site or scouted out and placed without anyones knowledge but theirs. The recordings that are received are still extremely confidential but have helped me form my Working EQ.

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Approval

For my independent component 1, I plan to continue my job shadowing and working under my mentor. To show That I have performed my 30 hours, I plan on taking photos and recordings of allowed materials, and the workplace I also plan on keeping a log of certain materials used in the offices. by continuing to work under my mentor I can dig into exactly how they do their work, and how I can better form my EQ. I can also learn of other experts in the field and use them as a resource as well.

Blog 6: Second Interview Preparation

1. My Mentor is Detective Adam Cordova and they work at a center for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs department.
2. I will be asking them:

1. Their rank and position within their work.
2. Which academy they attended and the experience there.
3. Their amount of work experience and their path to their current position.
4. What formal education did they receive prior to their position.
5. Why they went into law enforcement and stayed with it.