we have had very good luck with cameras hooked to motion detectors.  Law
enforcement uses them on drug patches all the time, they can record for
several hours and they are so small that even if you know its there you can
not see it.  Good luck - James

James Wettstaed
 Archaeologist, Mark Twain National Forest

"any opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect those of my employer
etc..."

-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Derry <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, July 21, 2000 3:03 PM
Subject: vandalism


>I'm looking for someone that may have found a way to monitor and video
>remote archaeological sites (battlefield sites, cemeteries, whatever) in
>order to catch pothunters in the act for prosecution.  We are having a
>problem with gravestones being stolen out of a "slave cemetery." and would
>like to not only prevent further loss, but catch the villains and make an
>example of them.
>
>I am particularly interested in hearing from someone who has used remote
>video cameras, perhaps in conjunction with motion detectors in isolated,
>out-of-the-way places.
>
>Any suggestions of people to contact  would be greatly appreciated.  Thank
>you.
>
>Linda Derry ( [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> )
>Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
>Alabama Historical Commission
>