First things first, a few inconspicuous people should go out there and scout the area for possible outside cameras focused on the door, lock on the door, or people standing around seeming to watch it. During this, those scouting should take pictures of everything around the entry. In fact, a stakeout of the entry for at least 24 hours would be ideal. Maybe a team of three per shift. Anyone seen entering/exiting should be photographed in detail and possibly trailed to a vehicle for plate identification purposes.
Good items to bring:
Latex gloves, qtips, and ziploc bags for any possible items that may contain DNA (e.g. pieces of clothing, hair, blood).
Type of camera for both recording and pictures. Preferably something with a type of night mode since lighting isn't guaranteed.
Headlamp. Something that can be either red or white light would be best
Knive (for cutting restraints, etc. or protection),
Any concealed carry firearm, assuming the local laws allow for it.
Lockpicks, Bump key, and/or Bolt-cutters. Again, keep local laws in mind. Some areas don't allow police to arrest someone carrying picks. Others do. Bump keys are generally illegal to carry, IIRC.
Type of crowbar. If you find a locked door with someone in it and you can't pick it, here's your next best option.
Spray paint. If you see any cameras, which I imagine there will be, coat the cover so they can't see you.
Bandanna. For additional identity protection against the possible cameras.
Ball cap. See above.
Thick ass zip ties.
550 paracord.
Water and dried food. This is for yourself and anyone you potentially find captive.
Fake paperwork saying you're supposed to be down there investigating a gas leak, electrical issues, sewage breaks, whatever.
Walkie talkies. For communication with a team staying outside keeping an eye on the entry.
In my mind, a gopro, headlamp, orange vest, blue jeans, white polo, work boots, backpack, and maybe a ball cap would be good. The cap would be decent for partial identity concealment. Obviously you go in wearing just the worker outfit and once you're in, then you put everything else on.
Have a fake background in mind. Know who you work for. Maybe even look up the local utility company and try to find out some employee names for name-dropping in possible conversations. If a non-captive is actually encountered, then the best course of action is to act like you belong. Ask if he's/she's X, and just act like you belong. You're supposed to meet X and you cleared your schedule to meet them. Possibly even get frustrated and play the victim, asking them for help around since you may even be new to the team and aren't familiar with the tunnel. I'm sure others can figure out what to do from here.
Or you could just dress up like a bum looking for a warm place to stay. People ignore bums and utility workers.
I wouldn't recommend more than 5 people for the utility worker team and 3 for the bums (Alpha team). More than that and you attract too much attention, potentially blowing your cover. Others could should stay back (Bravo team) and communicate with Alpha. Bravo should be recording the entire conversation when communicating with Alpha. The GPS on the phones Alpha has should be on and the numbers given to Bravo. If nothing comes up or you reach a dead end, then it is critical that you leave no trace to indicate you were previously there. This means possibly even ditching the spray paint and bandanna. If there are cameras, then just wear your cap and hope it doesn't capture your entire face.
If anyone actually investigates this, I doubt anyone will even do anything following any type of proper procedure for it. I just hope no one gets hurt, if they do.
Regarding the collection of evidence: you know it has to be law enforcement that collects that, right? You cant just walk into a police station and say "Here's a bag of stuff I found at Comet ping pong." They have to collect it themselves, document it properly, show that it wasn't planted, etc.
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Phivex ago
First things first, a few inconspicuous people should go out there and scout the area for possible outside cameras focused on the door, lock on the door, or people standing around seeming to watch it. During this, those scouting should take pictures of everything around the entry. In fact, a stakeout of the entry for at least 24 hours would be ideal. Maybe a team of three per shift. Anyone seen entering/exiting should be photographed in detail and possibly trailed to a vehicle for plate identification purposes.
Good items to bring:
In my mind, a gopro, headlamp, orange vest, blue jeans, white polo, work boots, backpack, and maybe a ball cap would be good. The cap would be decent for partial identity concealment. Obviously you go in wearing just the worker outfit and once you're in, then you put everything else on.
Have a fake background in mind. Know who you work for. Maybe even look up the local utility company and try to find out some employee names for name-dropping in possible conversations. If a non-captive is actually encountered, then the best course of action is to act like you belong. Ask if he's/she's X, and just act like you belong. You're supposed to meet X and you cleared your schedule to meet them. Possibly even get frustrated and play the victim, asking them for help around since you may even be new to the team and aren't familiar with the tunnel. I'm sure others can figure out what to do from here.
Or you could just dress up like a bum looking for a warm place to stay. People ignore bums and utility workers.
I wouldn't recommend more than 5 people for the utility worker team and 3 for the bums (Alpha team). More than that and you attract too much attention, potentially blowing your cover. Others could should stay back (Bravo team) and communicate with Alpha. Bravo should be recording the entire conversation when communicating with Alpha. The GPS on the phones Alpha has should be on and the numbers given to Bravo. If nothing comes up or you reach a dead end, then it is critical that you leave no trace to indicate you were previously there. This means possibly even ditching the spray paint and bandanna. If there are cameras, then just wear your cap and hope it doesn't capture your entire face.
If anyone actually investigates this, I doubt anyone will even do anything following any type of proper procedure for it. I just hope no one gets hurt, if they do.
EndThePizza ago
Regarding the collection of evidence: you know it has to be law enforcement that collects that, right? You cant just walk into a police station and say "Here's a bag of stuff I found at Comet ping pong." They have to collect it themselves, document it properly, show that it wasn't planted, etc.