In the Death Note series, surveillance plays a crucial role in tracking down Kira, the main protagonist who possesses the Death Note and uses it to eliminate criminals. Various characters, such as L and Near, rely heavily on surveillance tactics, including wiretapping, cameras, and other monitoring techniques, to gather information and clues about Kira's identity and whereabouts. Surveillance is a key tool used by investigators to uncover Kira's actions and ultimately challenge his power.