Concept and features of audio and video monitoring of a place

The article is devoted to the problem of improving the definition of audio and video monitoring of a place as a type of covert investigative (search) actions and operational search measures. Attention was drawn to clarification of some features of the concept of audio and video monitoring of a place in the specified context. A limited list of special technical means for information interception from communication channels and other technical means for covert obtaining of information, which are used during the conduct operational search measures, counter-intelligence activities or covert investigative (search) actions with audio and video monitoring of a place, is given. It is stated that the regulation of this action in the Code of criminal procedure of Ukraine will contribute to ensuring legality during conduct of covert investigative (search) actions and operational search measures.