For interviews, opinions, or to set up equipment demonstrations, please contact:
Michael Dear
972-423-8868
Spy Centre Security
2301 N. Central Expwy #152
Plano TX 75075
Brief overview of qualifications:
Over 19 years of surveillance equipment experience
Former licensed investigator in the state of Texas
Currently licensed security provider in the state of Texas
Over the years, Michael Dear, president of Spy Centre Security has been asked repeatedly for his expertise and opinions on security, security products, and their uses. Several of our local Dallas / Fort Worth news stations come and ask our company to explain security products and their uses to people in general as well as to give an expert opinion on the subject at hand.
Previous topics of media interest include:
Teenage tracking
Nanny cameras
Employee theft
Self Defense
Home surveillance
Spy Centre Security has been a security provider in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for 19 years and specializes in covert security solutions. As the oldest spy and security shop in the D/FW area, we have been asked for our opinions and insight into the business and the more specialized uses of security products.
Below you will find selections from our archives of local news and video broadcasts.
05-2010, NBC DFW , Dallas TX
A local news story about cheating spouses and how far that law allows you to go in doing surveillance on your potentially cheating partner.
02-2009, Channel 33 News, Dallas TX
Local news broadcast dealing with an increase of infidelity during the Valentine's holiday. Melissa covers some of the available options to catch cheating partners.
06-2007, Good Morning Texas, Dallas TX
Good Morning Texas asked Michael for his expert opinions on nanny cams and their realistic usage. He explains his views on the morality of nanny cams as well as the products that are available. Protecting a child is a very high priority for any parent. Paige McCoy Smith's article can also be found here.
08-2006, Channel 8 News, Dallas TX
Nanny cameras have evolved into more uses than just watching nannys. This news clip explores the alternate uses for nanny cams, such as watching contractors and seeing if the child is taking advantage of the nanny! Once again, Michael Dear demonstrates nanny cams and goes into some of the other uses for them.
10-2005, Channel 33 News, Dallas TX
A local Dallas/Fort Worth resident was burglarized and the bandits were caught on film with their in-home hidden camera system. Local reporters came once again to ask Michael what was available on the market and how useful these types of systems really are. As time has gone on, cameras have gotten cheaper and more powerful. So much so, that they are within the reach of the average person.
08-2004, Channel 11 News, Dallas TX
Dallas police were switching over to TASER pistols as personal defense items. Channel 11 news asked Michael for a demonstration and the uses of tasers for the general public. In this clip, Michael demonstrates and uses the consumer model of the police taser as well as explains its benefits to an average person.
08-1998, Fox 4 News, Dallas TX
Back in 1998, car theft became a hot topic in Dallas for a while. Local news stations reporting on the situation, turned to Michael Dear for suggestions and a recommendation on how to protect a person's car. This news broadcast features an older product, the auto Auto TASER® ECD, that was extremely effective in protecting a personal vehicle.
1996, My New House, Dallas TX
Way back in 1996, Spy Centre Security was installing camera systems around homes and businesses. In this clip, Michael Dear appears on a home improvement show to demonstrate camera technology and it's installation. Security was a rapidly growing industry at that time, and people needed expert advice on what was really available. It is interesting to note how far the camera industry has involved in the last decade as these products were cutting edge for their time.
