Which of the following is NOT a basic videotaping guideline?

• A. Record from the attic or remote vantage point without consent
• B. Use equipment correctly
• C. Verify the subject and the subject's activities
• D. Photograph complete acts

Answer: (A)

Video surveillance guidelines center on obtaining clear, lawful evidence while respecting privacy and boundaries. In professional practice, you stick to using equipment correctly so the footage is usable, verify the subject and the subject’s activities to avoid misinterpretation, and photograph complete acts to ensure the record accurately reflects what happened. The option that suggests recording from an attic or remote vantage point without consent crosses a legal and ethical line; it implies covert surveillance that may violate privacy laws and permissions, and it can undermine credibility and admissibility. Because of that, it is not a basic guideline. The other choices align with legitimate, standard practice.