Countering Terrorism - What Can You Do
The Arizona Department of Public Safety has
issued an Awareness Bulletin for Citizens that asks
for the involvement of citizens in helping law
enforcement protect life and property. Here is how
you can assist Arizona law enforcement agencies in
their goals of countering terrorism:
- Remain alert and be aware of every day
activities in your neighborhood.
- Encourage the involvement of family, friends
and neighbors.
- Assume responsibility; observe and report
activities that appear out of place or unusual.
If you become aware of suspicious activity,
please do not take direct action, confront the
individual or reveal your suspicions.
Here's what you can do:
- Record as many details as possible, and
notify the appropriate authorities as soon as
possible.
- Ask the following questions:
- WHO did I
observe?
- WHAT specifically did I
see?
- WHERE did I observe the
suspicious behavior?
- WHEN did I observe the
suspicious behavior?
- WHY do I think the
behavior is suspicious?
Follow these tips on describing the
situation:
- Person:
- Sex
- Complexion (light, dark, ruddy, olive)
- Race
- Eyes (color, glasses)
- Hair (color, length, facial)
- Age (approx)
- Peculiarities (scars, tattoos, missing
limbs)
- Height (approx)
- Weight (approx)
- Build (medium, heavy, thin)
- Clothing (head to toe, style, color)
- Weapon (if any)
- Method of escape (direction, walking,
driving)
- Vehicle:
- License Plate (most important)
- Year,
- Make,
- Model
- Body Type (2-door, van, SUV, etc)
- Damage or anything unusual, such as
logos, bumper stickers or tinted windows
- Passengers - number in vehicle
If you observe suspicious activity, please
report it to the
Mesa Police Department.
Thank you for your commitment to maintaining a
safe community.