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CALUMET CITY DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY - EMERGENCY SERVICE & DISASTER AGENCY (ESDA)
Be Alert!!!

"A mindset that leads you to notice unusual or suspicious behavior / circumstances and reporting your observations to authorities in a logical, rational and timely manor."

Heightened security is not intended to induce fear and panic. People should go about their normal business while paying particular attention to their surroundings.


Suspicious Behavior / Circumstances:

Be aware of and report to Calumet City Police Department (868 - 2500).
° People in buildings or areas who do not appear to be conducting legitimate business.
° People monitoring areas, buildings or entrances.
° Unauthorized people in restricted, sensitive or private areas.
° People requesting information with no apparent need for that information.
° People wearing clothing not consistent with the weather conditions at mass population events: (bulky coat in warm weather, etc.)
° Abandoned parcels or other items in unusual locations or high traffic areas.
° Individual attempting to access utility locations (water, electrical, petroleum, telecommunications, information systems).
° Multiple persons who appear to be working in unison, committing the above.


Be Alert to: :
° Abandoned vehicles
° Vehicles parked near buildings or public common areas
° Unexpected / unfamiliar delivery trucks
° Unfamiliar vehicles parked for long periods
° Vehicles containing Unusual / suspicious parcels or materials
° Vehicles arriving and being left behind at odd hours
° Substances leaking or spilling from vehicles


Building / Office Security:
° Don't prop open building or windows. Rectify these situations when you observe them.
° Account for and secure keys. Don't leave them unattended or give to unauthorized persons. Report lost keys to the public safety police department.
° Account for and secure all sensitive material / information when not able to attend to it.
° Account for and secure all sensitive deliveries in a timely manor.
° Secure all areas when not attended.
° Be aware of unfamiliar persons or visitors to your office / lab etc.
° Protect access codes, combinations and cards, change codes regularly. Report compromised codes to the person in charge of area.
° Be prepared: Take time out to familiarize yourself with building evacuation plans / routes.
° Report suspicious tampering with physical security (doors, locks etc.)
° Talk with co-workers; know what is out-of-place (unclaimed items etc.)
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