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Terrorists strike at government and civilian targets to instill fear.  They often conduct surveillance of potential targets to assess vulnerabilities.  Terrorists are trained to blend in with their surroundings.  Regardless of their level of expertise, they invariably make mistakes.  Staying aware of your surroundings, knowing what to look for and promptly reporting suspicious activity may help to prevent a terrorist attack.  Examples of suspicious activity include:

bullet Multiple sightings of the same suspicious person, vehicle, or activity separated by time, distance or direction
bullet Individuals that stay at bus stops for extended periods while buses come and go
bullet Individuals who carry on long conversations on pay or cellular telephones
bullet Individuals who order food at a restaurant and leave before the food arrives or who order without eating
bullet Individuals sitting in a parked car for an extended period of time
bullet Joggers who stand or stretch for an inordinate amount of time
bullet Individuals who don't fit into the surrounding environment because they are wearing inappropriate attire for the location or season
bullet Individuals drawing pictures or taking notes in an area not normally of interest to a tourist or showing unusual interest in or photographing security cameras, guard locations, or watching security drills and procedures
bullet Individuals who exhibit suspicious behavior such as staring or quickly looking away from individuals or vehicles as they enter or leave facilities or parking areas

Describing suspicious behavior - be specific, accurate and complete

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Who did you observe?
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What did you see?
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Where did you see it?
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When did you see it?
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Why is it suspicious?

Things to be aware of when observing a person:

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Sex
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Age (approximate)
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Race
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Height
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Weight
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Build (medium, heavy set, thin, etc.)
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Hair color, style, and length
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Complexion (light, dark, ruddy, olive, etc.)
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Peculiarities (scars, tattoos, birthmarks, glasses, etc.)
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Clothing (from head to toe, style)
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Weapons, if any
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Method of transportation (foot, vehicle, direction etc.)

Things to be aware of when observing a vehicle:

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License plate
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Year, make, model, and color
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Body type (2-door, 4-door, van, SUV, pick-up, etc.)
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Number of passengers
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Damage or anything unusual (logos, markings, etc)

If you observe any suspicious behavior, do not confront the individual or take action yourself.  Notify your local law enforcement office as soon as possible or call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency.   Remember, the fight against terrorism starts with you.

 

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