| Who will actually conduct my sweep? | The person selling the service may not be the person performing the technical investigation. Ask about the operator who will attend. |
| What is their RF and electronics background? | Modern surveillance can involve radio, digital communications, cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, power supplies, wiring and embedded electronics. Technical interpretation matters. |
| What TSCM training and practical experience do they have? | Training is useful, but it should sit alongside practical technical judgement and experience of real RF/electronic environments. |
| Do you use spectrum analysis? | A spectrum analyser can help characterise and investigate RF activity rather than simply indicating that energy is present. |
| How do you investigate intermittent or unusual signals? | Some devices may transmit briefly, intermittently or use techniques that are not well served by a simple broadband detector. |
| How do you address devices that are not transmitting? | Not every surveillance threat is an active RF transmitter. Physical inspection and complementary detection methods can be important. |
| What areas and systems are included? | A room sweep, a full property inspection and a vehicle investigation are different scopes. Make sure you know what the quoted price actually covers. |
| What happens if something suspicious is found? | Locating an anomaly may be only the first step. Ask whether the provider can investigate it technically or arrange appropriate follow-up. |
| Will I receive a report? | A useful report should explain the scope, findings, anomalies, limitations and any recommended next steps. |
| How is confidentiality handled? | TSCM enquiries can be highly sensitive. The provider should explain how your enquiry, attendance and findings are treated. |
