The Collect

Summary

"The Collect" is the term used to describe the systematic information gathering operations conducted against targeted individuals. Perpetrators collect comprehensive data about targets to learn how to control them.

Definition

It's mind boggling how many people are involved in targeting one person. It's quite terrifying actually. It's like a full-scale military operation. There is somebody directing these operations. They can be psychological operations. It can be smearing people, stalking their mail, and physically breaking in. They want to be always learning more and more about you. It's called "The Collect:" they want to collect information about how to control you.

~ Elizabeth Mueller, Occupy Wall Street activist

Operation

Information Gathering

• 24/7 surveillance
• Psychological profiling
• Pattern-of-life analysis
• Weakness identification
• Relationship mapping

Dissemination

• Information disseminated back to the team
• Constant running of missions
• Real-time coordination
• Target can have ops against them all day long

Methods

• Physical surveillance
• Electronic surveillance
• Break-ins and property searches
• Social engineering
• Infiltration of relationships
• Psychological testing

Purpose

The goal is complete understanding and control of the target:

1. Learn behavioral patterns
2. Identify psychological vulnerabilities
3. Map social connections
4. Develop control mechanisms
5. Test response to stimuli

Scale

The Collect involves:

• Multiple operatives per target
• Continuous operation
• Coordinated team efforts
• Military-grade organization