This document provides guidance on conducting vehicle sweeps to detect potential threats such as tracking devices, video devices, audio devices, and other risks. It outlines essential resources like original shop manuals and test equipment. A vehicle sweep follows a plan, documents findings, and looks for any threats or risks, which could include GPS receivers, video cameras, microphones, telemetry systems, or security system exploits. Careful inspection of wires and hidden areas is recommended to maintain client privacy.

1. Vehicle SweepsVehicle Sweeps
James M. AtkinsonJames M. Atkinson
Granite Island GroupGranite Island Group
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2. Vehicle Sweep BasicsVehicle Sweep Basics
1.1. Make a PlanMake a Plan
2.2. Follow the PlanFollow the Plan
3.3. ““Show Your Work” - DocumentationShow Your Work” - Documentation
4.4. Shop ManualsShop Manuals
5.5. Essential Tools and Test EquipmentEssential Tools and Test Equipment
6.6. Place to WorkPlace to Work
7.7. Knowledge of ThreatsKnowledge of Threats
 What is out there?What is out there?

3. Essential ResourcesEssential Resources
 Shop ManualsShop Manuals
• Original Hardcopy Shop ManualsOriginal Hardcopy Shop Manuals
 Avoid “Chilton Style”, or Multi-Year BooksAvoid “Chilton Style”, or Multi-Year Books
 Avoid CD’s, or Hardcopy ThemAvoid CD’s, or Hardcopy Them
• Make, Model, Year, Trim?Make, Model, Year, Trim?
 Trim and Powertrain VariationsTrim and Powertrain Variations
• Electrical Diagrams are CriticalElectrical Diagrams are Critical
• These are VERY ExpensiveThese are VERY Expensive
• NOTNOT the Owners Manualthe Owners Manual

4. Essential ResourcesEssential Resources
 FlashlightFlashlight
• Plus, lots of extra batteriesPlus, lots of extra batteries
 Compact Mirror SystemCompact Mirror System
• EOD kits are perfectEOD kits are perfect
 Thin Latex GlovesThin Latex Gloves
• Keeps the grease out of the carKeeps the grease out of the car
 Protective Tarp or Covers for SeatsProtective Tarp or Covers for Seats
 Ground Tarp (if appropriate)Ground Tarp (if appropriate)

5. ImportantImportant
 In a Perfect World:In a Perfect World:
• Performed in a 4000+ sq ft GaragePerformed in a 4000+ sq ft Garage
 Have a Hydraulic Lift, Four Mechanics, etc.Have a Hydraulic Lift, Four Mechanics, etc.
 Contain Every Known Mechanics ToolContain Every Known Mechanics Tool
 Sterile Clean Room, Epoxy Floors, Lab CoatsSterile Clean Room, Epoxy Floors, Lab Coats
 In Reality?In Reality?
• Work With What You HaveWork With What You Have
 In the Amount of Time Are GivenIn the Amount of Time Are Given
 Always bring cleaning suppliesAlways bring cleaning supplies
……and a first aid kitand a first aid kit

6. Critical Test EquipmentCritical Test Equipment
 Broadband Signal DetectorBroadband Signal Detector
• One for each Mobile “Uplink”One for each Mobile “Uplink”
 Sharp Band Pass Filters AND AntennaSharp Band Pass Filters AND Antenna
 Most of the U.S. Requires 4 FiltersMost of the U.S. Requires 4 Filters
 Spectrum Analyzer, Amps, AntennaSpectrum Analyzer, Amps, Antenna
• DC Adapter/HP FilterDC Adapter/HP Filter
 Digital VoltmeterDigital Voltmeter
 PCM ToolPCM Tool
 Bluetooth DongleBluetooth Dongle

7. PCM ScannersPCM Scanners
 GenericGeneric
• BnB, AutoTapBnB, AutoTap
• ActronActron
• One-Size-Fits-All MentalityOne-Size-Fits-All Mentality
 ProprietaryProprietary
• DealershipsDealerships
• Snap On, MacTools, etcSnap On, MacTools, etc

8. Detection ModalitiesDetection Modalities
 RF AnalysisRF Analysis
 Voltage/Current AnalysisVoltage/Current Analysis
• What Does the PCM and Radio Draw?What Does the PCM and Radio Draw?
 Physical InspectionPhysical Inspection
• Dismantle As NeededDismantle As Needed
 NLJD on GPS and Cell/PCS BandsNLJD on GPS and Cell/PCS Bands
• Generic NLJD Good for 800/900 MHzGeneric NLJD Good for 800/900 MHz
• GPS/PCS Needs a Different UnitGPS/PCS Needs a Different Unit

9. What Are We Looking For?What Are We Looking For?
 Any Threat or Risk, PeriodAny Threat or Risk, Period
• Tracking DevicesTracking Devices
• Video DevicesVideo Devices
• Audio DevicesAudio Devices
• Telemetry DevicesTelemetry Devices
• ExploitsExploits
• Other Hazards or RisksOther Hazards or Risks

10. TrackingTracking
 Most Often a GPS Receiver, and CellMost Often a GPS Receiver, and Cell
Phone RepeaterPhone Repeater
 Could Be an On-Star SystemCould Be an On-Star System
• Sold Under Many Names/VariantsSold Under Many Names/Variants
 Lo-Jack, Remote ActivationLo-Jack, Remote Activation
 Other Security System ElementsOther Security System Elements
SiRF State of the ArtSiRF State of the Art
SmallerSmaller thanthan your thumb,your thumb, and shrinking…and shrinking…

11. VideoVideo
 Police Dash CamsPolice Dash Cams
• Officers Didn’t Know the Chief Did ItOfficers Didn’t Know the Chief Did It
 Parental SupervisionParental Supervision
• Old Owners Never Removed ItOld Owners Never Removed It
 Car Rental CompaniesCar Rental Companies
• ““Liability Recorders”Liability Recorders”
 Suspicious SpouseSuspicious Spouse
• That’s not my brand of lipstick…That’s not my brand of lipstick…

12. AudioAudio
 Microphones,Microphones,
• Easy enough to findEasy enough to find
 SpeakersSpeakers
• All speakers are a issueAll speakers are a issue
• Follow those wires closelyFollow those wires closely
 RecordersRecorders
• Often under seats or inside upholsteryOften under seats or inside upholstery
 TransmittersTransmitters
• Mind your vehicle beltlineMind your vehicle beltline

13. TelemetryTelemetry
 Primarily for Vehicle ServicePrimarily for Vehicle Service
• Little Black BoxesLittle Black Boxes
 PCM InterfacePCM Interface
 Attorneys and DOT Love TheseAttorneys and DOT Love These
• Who Did What, When, and WhyWho Did What, When, and Why
• May Be Interfaced To:May Be Interfaced To:
 Tracking SystemTracking System
 Video, or ImagingVideo, or Imaging
 Voice RecordingVoice Recording

14. ExploitsExploits
 Cell PhoneCell Phone
 Concierge ServicesConcierge Services
• On-Star/GM, Ford, ToyotaOn-Star/GM, Ford, Toyota
• Lethal To Your, Client’s PrivacyLethal To Your, Client’s Privacy
• ““Listen-In” FeatureListen-In” Feature
 Security SystemsSecurity Systems
 Similar “Conveniences”Similar “Conveniences”

15. Other Hazards or RisksOther Hazards or Risks
 Safety IssuesSafety Issues
• Duty to InformDuty to Inform
• Bald Tires, Bad BrakesBald Tires, Bad Brakes
 SecuritySecurity
• Bad Locks or Bypassed AlarmBad Locks or Bypassed Alarm
• Missing Grease, or Scraped AreaMissing Grease, or Scraped Area
 ObservationsObservations
• Leaking Fluids, Bad Things Under SeatsLeaking Fluids, Bad Things Under Seats
• Missing Jewelry, etcMissing Jewelry, etc

16. Cardinal RuleCardinal Rule
Convenience andConvenience and
Privacy are InverselyPrivacy are Inversely
Proportional™Proportional™

17. Questions?Questions?
Thank YouThank You

18. Vehicle SweepsVehicle Sweeps
James M. AtkinsonJames M. Atkinson
Granite Island GroupGranite Island Group
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