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    surveillance
    /səˈveɪləns/

    noun

    • 1. close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal: "he found himself put under surveillance by British military intelligence"

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  2. Nov 28, 2023 · What is surveillance? Surveillance is the monitoring of behavior, activities, or information for the purpose of gathering information, detecting or preventing crimes, or protecting people or property.

  3. Jan 2, 2024 · A surveillance camera is a more general term that describes any camera that is used for monitoring purposes. It can include both wired and wireless systems, and it can be monitored locally or remotely. Unlike CCTV, a surveillance camera does not need to broadcast to a specific station.

  4. Feb 16, 2024 · This course provides an overview of public health surveillance, including types and uses of surveillance systems, sources for data collection, and how data are used to improve public health sciences, programs, and policies.

  5. Jul 23, 2024 · Public health surveillance may be used to track emerging health-related issues at an early stage and find active solutions in a timely manner. [1] Surveillance systems are generally called upon to provide information regarding when and where health problems are occurring and who is affected. [2]

  6. Sep 15, 2023 · Surveillance is the act of watching and monitoring someones actions, location, or behavior for a specific purpose. There are various types of surveillance used today, each with unique methods, targets, and purposes.

  7. Oct 6, 2023 · The term surveillance may suggest images of high-tech cameras or George Orwell’s ever-watching Big Brother, but surveillance involves more than watching and being watched. To understand surveillance and its consequences, look to data: who collects it, what information is compiled, how it is interpreted, and ultimately, why it matters.

  8. Sep 14, 2023 · When it comes to surveillance, it’s essential to start by defining the objective. This is the first step of a five-step process for surveillance and the types of surveillance. Identifying your objective will help you determine what type of surveillance is necessary and which tools you should use.

  9. Dec 13, 2023 · This chapter will detail: (1) the types and process of public health surveillance, (2) surveillance data sources and approaches to public health surveillance, (3) significance and relevance of surveillance in public health practice, and (4) describe the elements of a public health surveillance system.

  10. Dec 11, 2023 · Surveillance is a pillar of the public health response to epidemics and pandemics. Yet, gaps in surveillance, from the local to the global, continue to leave the world vulnerable to infectious hazards.

  11. Aug 12, 2023 · Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS), defined as widespread data collection, processing, and analysis, presents one of the most acute, generalized threats and opportunities facing the broader Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and the USG.