Those who monitor (8)

I believe the answer is:

checkers

(Other definitions for checkers that I've seen before include "They scrutinise" , "American game" , "Quality assurance personnel" , "those on board" , "Draughts in America" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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