Residential TSCM · Dormitories
Dorm Room Bug Sweeps
Hidden camera and surveillance detection services for college students and university dormitory residents.
College dormitory rooms are shared spaces with high occupant turnover, frequent visitor access, and minimal physical security. Students are particularly vulnerable to surveillance by roommates, former romantic partners with residual access, or unknown individuals who had access during move-in. Empire Investigation LLC provides dorm room sweeps for Pittsburgh-area university students and campus security offices.
Our sweep service covers shared rooms, single rooms, and suite-style arrangements. We work discreetly and efficiently to minimize disruption to your academic schedule, and we produce a clear written report suitable for use with campus security, student affairs, or law enforcement if a device is found.
Why Dorm Rooms Are Targeted
Dormitory rooms are occupied by new residents each academic year and accessed by housing staff, roommates, maintenance personnel, and prior residents. Any of these parties may have had opportunity to install surveillance devices. Cases involving roommate conflicts, voyeurism, or stalking in university settings frequently involve hidden cameras placed in shared living spaces.
Student Privacy Rights
Students have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their dormitory rooms. The placement of hidden cameras by roommates, housing staff, or any other individual without consent is a criminal offense in virtually all jurisdictions. Universities also have legal obligations to investigate and respond to reported surveillance violations.
What We Look For
- Hidden cameras in sleeping and changing areas
- Devices concealed in common dormitory objects
- Listening devices planted by roommates or prior occupants
- Wireless cameras transmitting over campus Wi-Fi
- Recording devices with local storage that appear as USB drives or chargers
Our Sweep Process
Initial Discussion
Review of the situation and any specific concerns.
Room Inspection
Physical examination of all areas, furniture, and objects.
Electronic Sweep
RF and NLJD sweep of the entire room.
Reporting
Documentation of findings for the student and university if appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Confidential Inquiry
Schedule a Confidential TSCM Sweep
If you suspect surveillance or want to verify your environment is secure, professional detection is the only way to know with certainty.
All inquiries handled with complete discretion.