Often times, you'll find that something or someone in your neighborhood merits attention. More often, you'll find that fulfilling that requirement is awkward or illegal. Here's where the spying comes in. The following outlines what it takes to observe your neighborhood effectively.
1Make sure you drink lots of coffee/soda/energy drinks, so you can stay up all night. You don't want to fall asleep before the people you are spying on.Ad
2Find a window in your house that has a good view into a neighbor's house or near-by residence.
3Make sure the room you are in is very dark so the people in the other house cannot see you. Stay still as well. The eyes can catch motion easier than still objects.
4While spying, don't throw open the curtains or blinds. Keep them partially closed. If you don't have curtains and/or blinds, keep low and only peek using your eyes: You don't need your entire head to see through the window.
5Buy or find a pair or two of binoculars or a telescope, so you can get a close-up, clear view of what's going on in there.
6While snooping, stay away from the window and near the back of the room. That way, it's harder to notice you.
7When spying, make sure that you have a hearing gadget, pen, notebook, laptop, and binoculars. Devices for visual observation (e.g. camera) are also recommended.
8Have a disguise ready for when you go out. A good disguise should be discreet and not very obvious - a Sherlock Holmes hat and trench coat is going too far. A disguise should have sunglasses (to keep your Identity), bag/brief case (to hold your gadgets), and anything else you think you will need. However, don't wear sunglasses at night -- it's rather suspicious.
9Act normal while spying. Don't do anything out of the ordinary of your neighborhood, or people will be suspicious. Acting like a ninja is not a good idea either.
10Have a sharp eye for catching things that don't feel quite right.
11Don't spy on something you know you shouldn't be spying on. People still deserve some essence of privacy even if you're spying on them during other times.Ad
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- Stay legal. It's probably legal to observe from public property or your private property. Don't trespass or make any threats, and don't push your luck. You do not want to land in jail.
- Don't get caught, you could get charged for invasion of privacy or stalking.
- Enjoy coffee and drink slow so it lasts all night or until you are going to bed.
- It can also help to get a web cam, because when used with a program called Dorgem, it can be set to take pictures when motion is detected.Get it Here.
- Don't make any sharp movements.
- Keep your eyes open for trouble! But be careful and always know what you're getting yourself into!
- If you're spying on someone (for instance a suspicious neighbor) and it's night, make sure to turn off the light in the room you're spying from. That way the people whom you are spying on can't see you as well. Also, be sure not to open the curtains too much, because you could risk being seen!
- This could be dangerous, you could get charged if caught OR BE BEATEN UP. That's why you should take self defense.
- Make sure you have good senses-being able to see well (if it requires glasses/contacts, that's OK), hear well, and be able to run at a pace that is reasonably fast.
- When using a camera, be sure the flash is turned off, to avoid being spotted.
- Don't get yourself into a sticky situation or you might not be able to get out of it.
- Avoid being seen when spying.
- Do not do anything cliche. Do not erect a newspaper wall every time your victim makes eye contact, etc.
- Don't accuse someone of breaking a law unless you can prove it, and don't confront them about it- once you have proof, that's as far as a normal citizen can go. After this point, it's the police's and government's job, by no means is it yours!
- Have satellite images of your neighborhood. Google Earth is an easy option because it is free to download and has decent quality. Knowing the area well could be critical to your safety if you are in a confrontation.
- Always remember to be discreet!
- NEVER perform the job of a policeman! You could get in trouble as well. If what someone is doing is illegal, don't take matters into your own hands.
- Think, be smart, and do lots of research! If you don't think and learn things about being an amateur detective, then you won't get anywhere.
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