REPORTING  

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

What should I consider suspicious? What should I do?

Overheard conversations in which individuals/patrons make
unusual or alarming statements

Individuals found in areas that are off-limits to the public
Individuals acting nervous or impatient

Unknown persons asking for directions to sensitive areas

on a property, including utility and security rooms

Individuals surveilling a public or industrial facility

Suspicious questioning regarding schedules, safety procedures,
security equipment, presence of surveillance cameras vs.
uniformed of?cers), etc.

Individuals who are taking notes or calling on mobile phones
while pacing off distances

Actions by a person that suggest he/she is trying to hide his
identity wearing a bulky hat, scarf or some other article of
clothing to obscure his face) or the appearance ofan individual
wearing clerical garb religious attire in what appears to be a
means of disguising his true identity

Individuals asking for directions to non-tourist, high-pro?le
locations -.
Unusual statements/off?handed comments made by an
individual that suggest he/she may be planning a criminal act.
(An example may include expressed admiration or in?direct
reference to individual(s) involvedin a notorious, violent incident;
subtle or direct mention ofa radical political or religious point of
view, etc.)

Unusual questions about a special event parade, street
festival, etc.) scheduled to take place in the area; strange or
ominous statements made about an event or location

Individuals who go out of their way to avoid law enforcement
and security

Individuals bringing (or attempting to bring) unusual packages
into a public or industrial area

it is important to remember that just because someone?s speech, actions,

beliefs, appearance, or way of life is different, it does not mean that he or she
is suspicious. Some of the activities, taken individually, could be innocent and

must be examined bylaw enforcement professionals in a larger con text to

determine whether there is a basis to investigate.

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN
EMERGENCY OR A CRIME IN
PROGRESS, CONTACT 911.

IF YOU WERE THE VICTIM OF
A CRIME, CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.

A partnership between the public and
law enforcement is essential to the
success of anti-terrorism efforts.

You can support this partnership.

- Watch for people and actions that
are out of place

- Make note of suspicious statements,
people, and/or vehicles

- Talk to individuals, ask questions,
and listen to and observe their
responses

Do not jeopardize your safety
or the safety of others.

In addition to reporting suspicious
activity to your local police department,
you are encouraged to contact the
State Police Tip Line.

This will enhance the statewide
situational. awareness and can
potentially aid in the prevention of
future terrorist acts through early
identification and intervention.

With your help, we can make the
Commonwealth a safer place for all
and visitors.

To report suspicious activities to the
PSP Tip Line at any time, caii or email:

1 -888-292-1 91 9
tips@pa.gov