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SITUATIONAL INFORMATION REPORT
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Tradecraft Alert
NEW ORLEANS DIVISION
Approved for Release: 28 July 2017
SIR Number: SIR-00118405635

(U) Video Doorbell Devices Pose Risk to Law Enforcement in New Orleans, Louisiana
as of 25 July 2017
SOURCE: (U) An FBI Agent.
(U) The purpose of this Situational Information Report (SIR) is to provide information and raise law
enforcement awareness of video doorbell capabilities which impact law enforcement safety and reveal law
enforcement methods.
(U//LES) On 25 July 2017, FBI New Orleans served a search warrant regarding an ongoing investigation.
Upon approaching the residence, FBI personnel identified a video doorbell at the residence. The subject of
(U) LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE: The information marked (U//LES) in this document is the
property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may be distributed within the federal
government (and its contractors), US intelligence, law enforcement, public safety or protection
officials and individuals with a need to know. Distribution beyond these entities without FBI
authorization is prohibited. Precautions should be taken to ensure this information is stored and/or
destroyed in a manner that precludes unauthorized access. Information bearing the LES caveat may
not be used in legal proceedings without first receiving authorization from the originating agency.
Recipients are prohibited from subsequently posting the information marked LES on a website on an
unclassified network without first obtaining FBI approval.
(U) Warning: This is an information report, not finally evaluated intelligence. It is being shared for
informational purposes but has not been fully evaluated, integrated with other information,
interpreted or analyzed. Receiving agencies are requested not to take action based on this raw
reporting without prior coordination with the FBI.
(U) Note: This product reflects the views of the NEW ORLEANS Division.
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the warrant was not in residence; however, the subject was able to see and hear everything happening at his
residence through the Wi-Fi capable doorbell system and preemptively contacted his neighbor and landlord.
The subject may have been able to covertly monitor law enforcement activity while law enforcement was on
the premises.
(U) There are a variety of video doorbells and brands on the market with a variety of features including:
HD video
Two-way audio
Infrared night vision
Motion-activated alerts to a mobile device from a variety of distances
Remote viewing via mobile device
Audio/video recording and storage
(U) Potential video doorbells law enforcement may encounter include but are not limited to the following.
All photos were taken from the manufacturer website.

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(U) This report has been prepared by the NEW ORLEANS Division of the FBI. Comments and queries may
be addressed to the NEW ORLEANS Division at 504-816-3000.

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Distribution
Alabama State Fusion Center
Arkansas Fusion Center
Florida State Fusion Center
Georgia State Fusion Center
Louisiana State Analytical and Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE)
Mississippi State Fusion Center
Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC)
Tennessee State Fusion Center
Texas State Fusion Center

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FBI Customer Satisfaction Survey
Please take a moment to complete this survey and help evaluate the quality, value, and relevance of our product.
Your response will help us serve you more effectively and efficiently in the future. Thank you for your cooperation
and assistance. Please return to:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
NEW ORLEANS DIVISION
2901 Leon C Simon Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
Fax: 504-816-3306

Customer and Product Information
SIR Tracking ID: SIR-00118405635
Product Title: (U) Video Doorbell Devices Pose Risk to Law Enforcement in New Orleans, Louisiana as of
25 July 2017
Dated: ___________________________________________
Customer Agency: ___________________________________________
Relevance to Your Intelligence Needs
1.

The product increased my knowledge of an issue or topic. (Check one)
___5. Strongly Agree
___4. Somewhat Agree
___3. Neither Agree or Disagree
___2. Somewhat Disagree
___1. Strongly Disagree

Actionable Value
2.

The product helped me decide on a course of action. (Check one)
___5. Strongly Agree
___4. Somewhat Agree
___3. Neither Agree or Disagree
___2. Somewhat Disagree
___1. Strongly Disagree

Timeliness Value
3.

The product was timely to my needs. (Check one)
___5. Strongly Agree
___4. Somewhat Agree
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___3. Neither Agree or Disagree
___2. Somewhat Disagree
___1. Strongly Disagree
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