Protecting Your Community

Introduction
Terrorists Vulnerabilities
Staying Alert
Overcoming Stereotypes
Recognizing Suspicious Activity
Interactive Quiz

Recognizing Suspicious Activity

Unusual Requests for Information

Unusual requests for information can be a warning sign of terrorist activity:

• A telephone request at work asking about the security system.

• Questions about the habits of your Chief Executive Officer.

• A mail survey asking for comments on the response time and habits
   of emergency personnel.

Although possibly legitimate, these are also techniques used by terrorists to gather information while planning an attack. Do NOT give out sensitive information unless you know the party you’re talking to and they have a need for that information.

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