Electronic Eavesdropping Countermeasures

Mid-West Protective Service, Inc.®, is acknowledged as a leader in providing Electronic Sweeps to detect and neutralize electronic eavesdropping devices (Bugs). Mid-West Protective Service employs the same techniques and equipment used by the U.S. Government. All of our information specialists are· highly trained and offer an awareness of espionage and information collection techniques to augment their expertise in the detection of electronic eavesdropping systems. Our personnel represent hundreds of hours of Electronic Sweep experience and produce results.

Many of our clients schedule Electronic Sweep services on a periodic basis to ensure a higher level of protection. Client relationships are maintained on a confidential basis and sensitive information is handled discreetly.

Electronic Eavesdropping Countermeasures (De-Bugging) can be defined as a combination of searches, both electronic and physical, which are intended to provide a business, person or organization some reasonable assurance of privacy against electronic surveillance devices (Bugs). The search or "Sweep" is conducted by utilizing sophisticated equipment and techniques, in conjunction with a meticulous physical inspection.

Eavesdropping Countermeasures Are Usually Conducted For The Following Reasons:

• Expectation that confidential business or personal conversations are being intercepted, or a threat thereof.
• Indication of a listening device
• Noise on the telephone lines
• Unsolicited telephone repair visits
• Frequent leak of information
• Telltale signs left by intruders
• Domestic or business problems
• Recent burglary with nothing taken
• Labor negotiations or strike
• Involvement in civil litigation / lawsuit. 

What To Do If You Suspect Eavesdropping:

• Do not discuss your suspicions with others unless they have a need to know
• Do not discuss suspicions in suspected area
• Do not attempt to address your suspicions alone
• Do not waste money on "Spy Toys"

Electronic Eavesdropping Countermeasure Sweep Synopsis:

• Radio Frequency Examination for hidden telephone, room, or body transmitters. The Radio Frequency Examination will also detect Video transmitters, FAX or TELEX transmitters, and burst/hopping transmitters.
• Radio frequency spectrum analysis which will allow for audio and visual inspection of suspicious signals of transmissions.
• VLF examination of AC wiring for Current Transmitters which utilize the AC wiring as a transmission path.
• Examination of the telephone line system for Hookswitch Bypass, Parallel Tap, Series Tap, and voltage/current status.
• Amplification examination for suspicious telephone or room wiring for the presence of buried microphones/transmitters or equipment modification.
• Infrared examination to detect and locate surveillance devices that utilize Infrared Energy for transmission. The examination will also detect Narrow Beam Lasers.
• Examination for Microwave Surveillance and Acoustic Leakage.
• Examination of vehicles for transmitters and Pulsed Tracking Devices.
• Physical inspection for tape recorders and transmitters, both active and dormant.