Michael Auletta – President, USA BugSweeps
Michael Auletta is the president of USA BugSweeps, a nationwide Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and electronic surveillance detection company specializing in the identification and removal of hidden cameras, covert microphones, and GPS tracking devices.
With years of experience in investigative services and counter-surveillance operations, Auletta works with private individuals, corporate clients, attorneys, and government organizations to identify and neutralize electronic surveillance threats. His work focuses on protecting sensitive communications, safeguarding personal privacy, and preventing corporate espionage.
Under Auletta’s leadership, USA BugSweeps has developed a reputation for providing professional bug sweep services across the United States, assisting clients with residential bug sweeps, corporate boardroom inspections, vehicle GPS tracker detection, and electronic surveillance risk assessments.
Expertise in Electronic Surveillance Detection TSCM
Michael Auletta specializes in detecting modern surveillance threats that are increasingly accessible and inexpensive. Hidden cameras, covert listening devices, and GPS tracking technology can now be purchased online for less than the cost of a household appliance. As a result, surveillance threats are no longer limited to intelligence agencies or large corporations.
Through professional TSCM inspections, Auletta helps clients identify devices that are often extremely difficult to locate without specialized equipment and training. His work includes the detection of:
Hidden cameras disguised in everyday objects
Wireless and hard-wired listening devices
GPS tracking devices on vehicles
Cellular and Wi-Fi based surveillance systems
Recording devices hidden in offices, homes, and vehicles
Auletta has been called to testify and qualified as an expert witness in multiple judicial jurisdictions across the United States.
Areas of Expertise
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
Hidden camera detection
GPS tracker detection
Electronic eavesdropping detection
Corporate bug sweep operations
Residential bug sweep inspections
Vehicle surveillance detection
- TSCM Training and Education
Real-World Case Experience
Michael Auletta has conducted electronic surveillance inspections involving:
Corporate boardroom bug sweeps
Executive office inspections
Vehicle GPS tracker detection
Residential hidden camera sweeps
Surveillance detection related to legal disputes
Electronic surveillance inspections for sensitive negotiations
Media Appearances and Public Education
Michael Auletta has been featured in media coverage discussing hidden cameras, GPS tracking devices, and electronic surveillance threats. Through interviews and public commentary, he helps raise awareness about the growing accessibility of surveillance technology and the risks it presents to both individuals and businesses.
Auletta also regularly educates the public and fellow investigators about how surveillance devices are used, how they are concealed, and how professional Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) inspections are conducted.
Michael Auletta is also the author of “How to Sweep Your Vehicle for GPS Trackers,” a guide designed to help individuals perform a preliminary inspection of their own vehicles when professional services are not immediately available.
The book explains common tracking devices, typical placement locations, and practical techniques individuals can use to check their vehicles for suspicious devices.
Hidden Camera Investigation – Rhode Island College
WPRI 12 News – Target 12 Investigates
March 4, 2025
Michael Auletta of USA BugSweeps provided expert analysis regarding hidden surveillance cameras following
an investigation involving a concealed camera discovered inside a restroom at Rhode Island College.
Read the story:
https://www.wpri.com/target-12/at-least-five-people-captured-on-hidden-camera-in-ric-bathroom/
Security Concerns Over Qatar Plane Gift to President Trump
Inside Edition
May 13, 2025
Michael Auletta was interviewed in the studio regarding the airplane gifted to President Trump. Some security concerns inculding
listening devices and spying equiptment were discussed.
See the Video:
Featured On National Television - Dr. Phil
May 2, 2022
Michael Auletta appeared on the nationally syndicated television program Dr. Phil to discuss hidden cameras and electronic surveillance concerns. During the segment, Auletta provided expert insight into how covert cameras are concealed, how surveillance devices are discovered, and the privacy risks associated with hidden recording devices. An actual sweep was conducted on location in New Mexico for the segment.
Michael Auletta regularly provides expert commentary on hidden cameras, GPS trackers, and electronic surveillance investigations.
Rise in Hidden Camera Incidents Prompts Calls for Awareness
KUTV / KJZZ News
February 25, 2025
Michael Auletta, president of USA BugSweeps, was interviewed as a surveillance expert regarding the growing number of hidden camera incidents and the increasing availability of covert recording devices. During the report, Auletta explained how modern surveillance technology has become widely accessible and emphasized the importance of public awareness regarding privacy risks in places such as gyms, hotels, and rental properties.
Read the story:
https://kjzz.com/news/local/rise-in-hidden-camera-incidents-prompts-calls-for-increased-awareness-in-public-spaces
Author
Michael Auletta is the author of How to Sweep Your Vehicle for GPS Trackers, a guide designed to help individuals conduct a basic inspection of their vehicles when professional services are not immediately available.
Michael Auletta FAQs
Who is Michael Auletta?
Michael Auletta is the president of USA BugSweeps and a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures specialist who conducts electronic surveillance inspections throughout the United States. He is a Licensed Private Investigator and conducts training for new USA Bugsweeps technicians.
What does Michael Auletta specialize in?
He specializes in detecting hidden cameras, covert microphones, GPS tracking devices, and other electronic surveillance equipment.
What is Technical Surveillance Countermeasures?
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) refers to professional inspections designed to locate hidden surveillance devices such as listening devices, hidden cameras, and tracking equipment.
What is Michael Auletta's Educational Background?
Michael holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in both Criminal Justice and Arson Investigation from The University of New Haven. He has completed multiple levels of TSCM training at Research Electronics International and various other TSCM educational entities.