Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Practice Exam

Which of the following resources should not typically be used in a proprietary gambling investigation?

1. Online databases

2. Telephone surveillance

3. Surveillance cameras

4. Witness interviews

The correct answer is: Telephone surveillance

In a proprietary gambling investigation, the use of telephone surveillance is generally considered inappropriate or inadvisable due to legal and ethical considerations surrounding privacy rights. Engaging in telephone surveillance often requires obtaining legal permissions or warrants, as it can infringe upon individuals' rights to private communication. This is particularly important in areas like gambling, where regulations are strict and privacy is protected. On the other hand, online databases, surveillance cameras, and witness interviews can provide valuable insights and evidence without violating privacy laws. Online databases can offer data on gambling activities and historical patterns, surveillance cameras can help monitor behavior in real-time in a physical setting, and witness interviews allow for firsthand accounts that can contribute to understanding the context of the investigation. All these methods are more aligned with the standard practices of gathering information in investigations while staying within legal and ethical boundaries.