Accredited Covert Human Surveillance Course

Delivered by specialists with backgrounds in UK Special Forces, government, and defence, ensuring the highest professional standards.

S2K specialises in the delivery of ethical, proportionate, and intelligence-led Covert Human Surveillance operations across the UK. Our team comprises former Home Office surveillance officers and UKSF-trained operators with extensive experience conducting sensitive surveillance deployments in support of law enforcement, corporate, and private clients.

5-day Accredited Covert Human Surveillance Course

Our intensive 5-day Accredited Covert Human Surveillance Course is designed to provide a solid foundation for anyone serious about a career in covert surveillance taught by former United Kingdom Special Forces and Home Office Surveillance Officers. This course is pass or fail, ensuring that only those who meet our exacting standards progress.

Surveillance deployment opportunities

Course topics include:

  • Foot and mobile surveillance tactics

  • Legislation surrounding the tradecraft

  • Covert radio use

  • Covert camera use

  • Memory retention and team coordination

  • Operational planning

  • Public transport surveillance

The course price includes all necessary equipment, vehicles, radios, and accommodation for the duration of the training, so you can focus entirely on developing your skills.

While this course will not make you the finished article—mastering covert surveillance takes years of practical experience—it provides a critical leg up into a professional network. Graduates who pass are invited to join our working group and have the opportunity to deploy on live operations, further honing their skills alongside experienced operatives.

Our Surveillance Courses

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    All Surveillance Courses

    We deliver accredited, operationally focused surveillance training led by instructors drawn from UK Special Forces, Home Office surveillance teams, and government protection units.

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    Anti & Counter Surveillance Course

    Our 4-day Anti and Counter Surveillance Course is built for individuals operating in environments where hostile surveillance poses a real and persistent risk.

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    Covert Surveillance Photography Course

    Our 3-day Covert Surveillance Photography Course is designed to provide a practical, operationally focused introduction to the use of covert imagery in surveillance operations.

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    Covert Rural Observation Posts Course

    Our CROPs Course is designed for those operating in rural, semi-rural, or greenbelt environments where the use of conventional surveillance methods becomes impractical or exposes the team to compromise.

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    Technical Surveillance Course

    Our Technical Surveillance Course delivers an operationally grounded, hands-on introduction to the use of covert technical surveillance assets in support of live investigations.

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    Further Training Opportunities

    we offer an extensive range of additional courses designed to meet the diverse needs of security professionals. From specialised medical training to advanced security and surveillance programs.