" 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

• 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.)