Particularities of the special investigation measure „visual tracking”

Abstract

In our scientific approach, we intend to analyze the content of the special investigation measure “Visual Tracking” through the prism of the legislation of the Republic of Moldova, taking into account the opinions of researchers in the field in the country and abroad. The visual investigation is carried out directly by the investigation officers of the profile or specialized subdivisions, within a criminal trial, as well as outside it only with the authorization of the prosecutor and for the purpose of gathering information about persons, means of transport, real estate or other objects. This measure is one of the most widespread and effective ways of solving the tasks of the special investigation activity, the essence of which consists in the visual, secret pursuit of persons of operational interest, in order to obtain and confirm information, which promotes the prevention or detection of crimes, searching of persons, who are hiding from criminal prosecution and trial, including convicts, who are evading punishment, establishing the whereabouts of missing persons without a trace and establishing the unexplained circumstances in the criminal proceedings.