Question

A task-force is investigating a series of armed robberies in Florida. A pattern has emerged and dozens police officers from multiple agencies, including the FBI, are involved in stakeouts of multiple potential banks in a five mile radius. The stakeout is now on day four. What is the purpose of this surveillance

Answer 1

A stakeout is a coordinated covered operation performed by authorities in a certain area or individual. This method of surveillance is done with the only purpose of gathering evidence. So the purpose of this particular stakeout is to gather evidence.