Michael Westen en voix off, épisode 514

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VO : Whether it's getting a bureaucrat to hand over state secrets or a gangster to bring out the stolen money that will get him busted, spies know convincing people to take action when they don't want to is only half the battle. The hard part is making them do it, on your schedule.

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VO : Like con artists, spies sometimes find themselves in the unique position of selling things they don't actually own. To close the deal you just need a believable story and a lot of confidence. Of course when your cover ID is a weapons supplier who's crazy enough to deal with a murdering gangster, it doesn't hurt to act a little crazy too.

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VO : A bombs effectiveness comes down to two factors: the amount of fuel mixture used and the location of the charge. If you want to create the sensation of a big blast without the devastating effects you need to reduce the explosives and place the charge in an open space instead of against a load bearing wall. Do it right and your explosion will still have all the bark even if you take out most of the bite.

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VO : Stop lights are one of the worse places to approach a target trained in counter-surveillance. Without having to worry about driving, their full attention is on their surroundings. They can use their mirrors to pick up tails and check the area for surveillance teams. But if you need to plant a tracker on someone who's on the move, ya have to go the extra mile.

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VO : A tough reality of surveillance is that no matter how many hours you spend outside of a building, you can't see through walls. So if you want to learn which unit in an apartment complex your target is using without raising his suspicion you need to find someone else to go in for you. College campuses are a great place to find a highly intelligent and enthusiastic work force. The student body may not get up before noon, but they'll be eager to give you their free time if you can come up with a worthy cause.

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VO : It's a good idea to keep your initial contact with someone who might be dangerous non-threatening. You're a lot less likely to get shot at. Although, just because something is less likely doesn't mean it never happened.

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VO : Whether it's espionage, international gun running or managing a local street gang the preferred method of communication used by people involved in illegal activity is the burner phone. Cheap and disposable, they can be used a few times then thrown away; which means, if you're using one to trace someone, you've got to move fast.

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VO : Sometimes betrayal is as easy as pushing a button. But the hard part is being able to live with yourself after you've done it.

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VO : Whether it's a stray hair arranged to detect if someone's opened a drawer or a cabinet booby-trapped with explosives, field operatives know how to secure their hiding places. So if you're searching a pro's home, you can't just toss the place like a cop with a warrant. If you don't find any measures taken to counter intruders, that tells you something too – usually there's nothing worth finding.

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VO : Breaking into a trained operatives place is an extremely dangerous thing to do. The consequences of getting caught run from jail time to death, making it crucial to protect your team at all costs. That's why it's best to schedule a break-in for a time when you're sure your target is going to be away from home – ideally because they're meeting with you.

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VO : Intelligence agency computers make use of the most sophisticated anti-hacking techniques on the planet; but, any system can be compromised – if it's compromised from the inside. Hackers know you can't put a drive into a computer port without it registering; so, if you need to sneak software into a system without leaving a trace, you need to hide it in another accessory. Wiring a thumb drive to the inner workings of a mouse gives you access without raising red flags after you're gone. 

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VO : For a spy top secret clearance is just the beginning, S.C.I. - the right to view Sensitive Compartmentalized Information - is reserved for the most trusted people in the intelligence community. That kind of access comes with fewer constraints, limited oversight and a frightening ability to do real harm.

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VO : The advantage of having a GPS tracker on a vehicle is it allows you to stay close to your target without being seen. The disadvantage of following someone without visual contact is that when they get out of their car, you've got to catch up in a hurry or risk loosing them. 

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