Debugging & Countermeasures

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Barefoot PI is the most trusted technical surveillance & countermeasure service in the Carolinas.

As technology evolves and our society becomes more reliant on data collection, the threat of being a target of technical surveillance has become a very real concern for many. Some may think the chances of being a victim to this is unlikely, but for others it’s an extremely real and frightening possibility. Businesses are becoming increasingly competitive, making industrial espionage a very real possibility in densely populated metropolitan areas. Domestic disputes around infidelity and child-custody often use surveillance or hidden recording devices to show wrongdoing.


What are signs that you're being surveilled?


While devices have become increasingly advanced, those who might be surveilling you may not have access to these high-end devices. Some basic methods for checking your space include:

  • Listen for high-pitched humming sounds in spaces where no electronic devices should be in operation
  • New hotspots or networks detected by your router that you don’t recognize
  • Look for new or out-of-place wirings or plugs
  • Identify strange behavior on your digital devices

Why use countermeasures for unwanted surveillance?


Regardless of why you believe you may be under surveillance, Barefoot PI believes that everyone should have peace of mind knowing that their home, workplaces, and vehicle are uncompromised by listening devices or video recording equipment. However, finding help can be tricky, especially in the Carolinas, where a license to perform debugging services is required. But for more than 10 years, Barefoot Professional Investigations has been a licensed provider of not only debugging services but also countermeasures to electronic surveillance.

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Barefoot Professional Investigations works with you to minimize cost and focus resources where they are most needed to gain the highest quality results.


There are times that things must be done on the fly, and the professional judgment exercised by this firm has at times saved valuable information from being lost because of the passage of time or opportunity.

Jeremy B. Smith, Partner

Pinnacle Law

Debugging and TSCM Services:


If you think you’re a target of technical surveillance, Barefoot PI can help you secure your space. We provide a bug-sweeping service for both commercial and residential spaces using top-of-the-line detection methods and equipment. We are also licensed to perform the same countermeasures and investigative services on your computers and digital devices, ensuring that you’re not also being targeted digitally. Our services include:

  • A physical search of your property, vehicle, and workspace
  • Electronic and physical inspections of phones, computers, and other devices
  • RF Spectrum sweep to search out transmitters
  • Silent Sweep to determine if any devices are currently in operation

Why work with Barefoot Professional Investigations?


Being under surveillance is a tricky situation and getting the help you need requires the services of a company you can trust. At Barefoot PI, we have the distinction of providing professional investigative services to the Carolinas for more than 35 years. Operating in this industry requires a high degree of integrity and expertise, which Jan Barefoot has worked hard to ensure in her team. Our team is certified in leading TSCM methods and we use only the most advanced technology to ensure that our client’s spaces are clear.


Let us answer all your questions about technical surveillance countermeasures in person at our offices in Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC, over the phone, or by email.

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Charlotte, NC Office

1011 East Morehead Street, Suite 110

Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 377-1000


Columbia, SC Office

1122 Lady Street, Suite 238

Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 973-8999

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