What Would A Suspicious Person Do?

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STRANGER CARRYING PROPERTY A person with suspicious behavior might be

carrying items that do not fit in with what a person is doing

(i.e., a man carrying a crowbar while walking down the street). Or, a person might be carrying something at an unusual hour or a location that doesn’t fit what they have.

What is suspicious behavior?

Suspicious behavior or activity can be

any action that is out of place and does not fit into the usual day-to-day activity of our campus community

. For example, you see someone looking into multiple vehicles or homes or testing to see if they are unlocked.

What to do if there is a suspicious person?

Trust your instincts; if you remain suspicious of the person & feel threatened,

call Pace Security or 911

. After calling, provide as much information as possible on the person’s description and their direction of travel. Do not block the person’s access to an exit. Do not physically confront the person.

What are suspicious actions?

Suspicious activity is

any observed behavior that could indicate a person may be involved in a crime or about to commit a crime

.

What will you do if you noticed a suspicious person roaming around the hallway?

Personal safety tips

Do not let people into a locked building or office unless you work with them or they have been properly identified. If the person gives you any problems, call the police. If a suspicious person is seen roaming around, or suspicious calls are received,

contact the police immediately

.

How do you tell if someone is suspicious of you?

  1. Nervousness, nervous glancing or other signs of mental discomfort/being ill-at-ease. …
  2. Inappropriate, oversize, loose-fitting clothes (e.g., a heavy overcoat on a warm day).
  3. Keeping hands in pockets or cupping hands (as in holding a triggering device).

What makes a vehicle suspicious?

Any

vehicle

moving slowly and without lights, or following a course that appears aimless or repetitive is

suspicious

in any location. …

Vehicles

being loaded with valuables are

suspicious

if parked in front of a closed business or untended residence, even if the

vehicle

is a legitimate looking commercial unit.

What is a word for a suspicious person?


skeptical

, watchful, cautious, wary, apprehensive, mistrustful, doubtful, incredulous, jealous, careful, leery, questionable, uncertain, unusual, unsure, dubious, cagey, green-eyed, questioning, quizzical.

How suspicion can ruin a relationship?

Suspicious

makes you emotionally fragile

It will eventually destroy you from within. The more suspicious you become, the more agitated or jittery you become. As a result, you will eventually become more emotionally fragile as time goes by.

How do you report someone who is suspicious?

If you have information that you think may assist the Police in relation to specific incidents or investigations, you can pass it on to Crime Stoppers by phoning

1800 333 000

. Alternatively, you can submit the information online, via the NSW Police Force website.

What triggers a suspicious activity report?

In the United States, FinCEN requires a suspicious activity report in a few instances. …

If potential money laundering or violations of the BSA are detected

, a report is required. Computer hacking and customers operating an unlicensed money services business also trigger an action.

How do you detect suspicious activity?

  1. Network Security Tools. IDS (Intrusion Detection System) IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) DLP (Data Loss Prevention) SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) NBAD (Network Behavior Anomaly Detection)
  2. Taking Action for Effective Cybersecurity.

What types of suspicious behavior would you look for at an airport?

Activity or sightings of aircraft at night or unused airstrips.

Strangers trying to hire your aircraft

– or those belonging to other club members. Strangers using, or seeking permission to use, your airstrip. Evidence of adaptation of aircraft for concealment purposes.

Which of the following is an example of a suspicious person?


STRANGER CARRYING PROPERTY

A person with suspicious behavior might be carrying items that do not fit in with what a person is doing (i.e., a man carrying a crowbar while walking down the street). Or, a person might be carrying something at an unusual hour or a location that doesn’t fit what they have.

What do you do if you see a suspicious stranger?

  1. Remain calm.
  2. Keep away from the suspicious person(s) or activity.
  3. Avoid taking any risks.
  4. Notify the University Police immediately by using 9-1-1.
  5. You can also use EyeWitness to notify USF Tampa Police if you feel that making a phone call may jeopardize your safety.

How can you tell a suspicious car?

  1. Slow moving, without lights, aimlessly cruising in any location, including residential streets, schools, playgrounds (burglar, drug pusher, or predator);
  2. Parked or occupied, containing one or more persons, especially at an unusual hour (lookouts);
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