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We all have something or someone to protect.

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Everyone plays a role
in keeping our communities safe.

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And the If you see something, say something

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campaign empowers individuals
to report suspicious activity

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to local authorities
in order to prevent terrorism.

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If you see something, say something is
a national public awareness campaign.

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After the horrific attacks
on September 11, 2001,

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the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security was created

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and soon after committed to this year
round campaign,

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which stresses the importance
of recognizing and reporting

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terrorism related suspicious activity
to local authorities.

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The If you see something, say something
campaign partners with all types

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of organizations to raise public awareness
about this message.

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Join the effort and learn how to recognize
signs of a potential threat.

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Suspicious activity
is any observed behavior that may indicate

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someone is planning a terrorist attack
or other terrorism related crime.

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But remember,
these factors are not suspicious:

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Disability, religion, race
or ethnicity, gender or gender identity

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or sexual orientation, nationality
or national origin.

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It is also not suspicious

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to speak with an accent
or to be less than proficient in English.

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Here are a few examples
of actual suspicious behavior:

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Observation and surveillance.

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This could be a person

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demonstrating unusual or prolonged
interest in a facility, building,

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or other infrastructure beyond mere
casual or professional interest.

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Eliciting information.

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Asking questions about an event

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or facility security operations
at a level beyond mere curiosity

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could be a sign
that someone is trying to learn

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how to bypass security measures
or how to cause harm.

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Misrepresentation.

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This could be someone
providing false information

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or misrepresenting their affiliation

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or identification as a means of concealing
possible illegal activity.

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Potential terrorists could try this tactic
to infiltrate events or facilities

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or misuse documents
to conduct unlawful activity.

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Breach or attempted intrusion.

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This is an unauthorized person

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impersonating authorized personnel,
such as pretending to be a law enforcement

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officer or janitor
in order to enter a restricted area

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to conduct illegal actions.

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Weapons collection and storage.

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If you discover
someone stockpiling an unusual

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and unexplainable amount of chemicals,
explosive materials, weapons,

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or other destructive material in a manner
that would arouse suspicion of terrorism,

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this may warrant
a call to law enforcement.

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It's also important to remember that
these behaviors alone

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are not inherently criminal
and may be constitutionally protected.

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So it's important to share

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what you've noticed
with local law enforcement

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who are trained
to make these distinctions.

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They will review the information provided
and determine the best course of action.

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You can learn about additional signs
of suspicious activity by visiting

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dhs.gov/SeeSay

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If you see activity that exhibits
the signs

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we've just reviewed, it's important
to report it to local law enforcement.

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If there is an immediate emergency,
please call 911.

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You can find your local tip
line on dhs.gov/SeeSay,

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or by scanning this code.

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Each state, U.S.

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territory and many cities
have their own local authority

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where these reports of suspicious activity
are received, analyzed,

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and shared
with trained law enforcement officials.

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When reporting suspicious activity,

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think about the five W’s:

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Who:

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Give a description of the person
or persons.

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What:

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Explain exactly what you saw.

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What was the person doing?

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Did they have any items with them?

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When:

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At what time and date
did you see the suspicious activity occur?

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Where:

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Provide the location
where you witnessed the activity.

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Why: Explain why

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the behavior seemed suspicious.

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You play an important role
in protecting your community.

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Signs of terrorism related
suspicious activity could appear anywhere

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in our daily routine.

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You never know,

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one tip could make a difference.

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Everyone is encouraged
to participate in the

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If you see something, say something campaign.

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And empower others to help
identify and report suspicious activity.

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Learn more about how to partner
with the campaign and download materials

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by visiting www.dhs.gov/SeeSay

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Remember,
if you see something, say something.