Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of surveillance detection routes. Have you ever felt like you’re being followed or watched? How do you think people in the intelligence community or law enforcement protect themselves from surveillance? Can you think of a time when you had to be careful about being followed or noticed? How do you usually go about your daily routine, and could you use any of those activities to detect if someone is following you?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image provided. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Do you think it’s related to surveillance, intelligence, or law enforcement? Share your thoughts and predictions.
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity on surveillance detection routes. Understand the concept of a surveillance detection route (SDR) and its purpose. Note the key components of an SDR, including the use of “red roads” and “black roads,” the kickoff point, and the provocative phase.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video Do This If You’re Being Followed | Former CIA Officer John Kiriakou associated with the activity. Pause the video at the following strategic points:
- When the former CIA officer starts explaining the basics of surveillance detection.
- When he discusses the importance of blending in and avoiding drawing attention.
- When he talks about the provocative phase and how to initiate it.
For each pause point, reflect on or discuss the following questions:
- What are some common mistakes people make when they think they’re being followed, and how can they avoid those mistakes?
- How can you apply the principles of surveillance detection to your everyday life, even if you’re not in a high-risk profession?
- What are some ethical considerations when it comes to surveillance and counter-surveillance, and how do professionals in the field navigate those issues?
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Vocabulary Focus:
Review the key vocabulary related to surveillance detection routes, including terms like “Surveillance Detection Route (SDR),” “Red Roads,” “Black Roads,” “Kickoff Point,” “Provocative Phase,” and “Compartmentalization of Information.” Understand the definitions and example usage of each term.
Grammar Focus:
Focus on the use of passive voice in the context of the provided text. Understand how the passive voice is used to change the emphasis of a sentence, make it more formal, or avoid specifying who performs the action. Review the examples of passive voice from the text, such as “A surveillance detection route (SDR) is designed” and “Protocols for meeting with a source are included.”
Assessment:
Complete the vocabulary quiz and grammar quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Conclusion:
Reflect on what you’ve learned about surveillance detection routes and how you can apply the concepts to your everyday life. Consider the importance of caution and attention to detail in protecting oneself from surveillance. Think about how the use of passive voice can make sentences more concise and easier to read, especially in formal or technical writing.
