An investigator in plain clothes is conducting surveillance from an undercover (U.C.) van parked in a high crime area. He observes suspicious activity on a street corner known as a busy drug sales area. A suspect receives a wad of money and immediately walks away from the small group. The suspect begins to walk quickly and is heading south and the investigator will lose sight of the suspect soon
The investigator has a second, backup investigator in plain clothes across the street on a bench.
Based on the facts in this situation, what is the best surveillance method the investigator should utilize in order to track the suspect?
A) The investigator should follow the suspect in his U.C. police vehicle while the back-up officer stays with the group on the corner.
B) The investigator should use the one-officer surveillance method while the back-up officer stays with the group on the corner.
C) The investigator should use the two-officer surveillance method to follow the suspect.
D) The investigator should use the ABC method to follow the suspect.
Answer: C
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