Signs of Terrorism-Related Suspicious Activity-New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness

Recognize and Report: Signs of Terrorism-Related Suspicious Activity

*Expressed or Implied Threat:

Threatening to commit a crime that could harm or kill people or damage a facility, infrastructure or secured site.

*Surveillance:

A prolonged interest in or taking pictures/videos of personnel, facilities, security features or infrastructure in an unusual or covert manner.

*Theft/Loss/Diversion:

Stealing or diverting items-such as equipment, uniforms or badges-that belong to a facility or secured site.

* Testing Security:

Probing or testing a facility’s security or IT systems to assess the strength or weakness of the target.

*Aviation Activity:

Operating or interfering with the operation of an aircraft that poses a threat of harm to people and property.

*Breach/Attempted Instrusion/Trespassing:

Unauthorized people trying to enter a restricted area or impersonating authorized personnel.

*Acquiring Expertise:

Gaining skills or knowledge on a specific topic: such as facility security, military tactics or flying an aircraft.

*Eliciting Information:

Questioning personnel beyond mere curiosity about an event, facility or operations.

*Misrepresentation:

Presenting false information or misusing documents to conceal possible illegal activity.

*Cyber Attack:

Disrupting or compromising an organization’s information technology systems.

*Recruiting:

Attempting to recruit or radicalize others by providing tradecraft advice or distributing propaganda materials.

*Financing:

Providing direct financial support to operations teams and contacts often through suspicious banking/financial transactions.

*Sabotage/Tampering/Vandalism:

Damaging or destroying part of a facility, infrastructure or secured site.

*Material Acquisition/Storage:

Acquisition and/or storage of unusual quantities of materials, such as cell phones, radio controllers or toxic materials.

*Weapon Collection/Storage:

Collection or discovery of unusual amounts of weapons, including explosives, chemicals or other destructive materials.

“Terrorism-related suspicious activity is any observed behavior reasonably indicative of pre-operational planning related to terrorism or terrorism-related crime.”-US Department of Homeland Security.

The Five W’s-What to remember when reporting suspicious activity:

What is happening?

Who is doing it?

Where is it taking place?

When did you observe it?

Why are you suspicious?

Learn more about Terrorism Indicators and Resources.

How to Report:

See Something, Say Something!

Help Keep New Jersey Safe:

Call 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ

Email tips@njohsp.gov

Submit Online Form

https://www.njohsp.gov

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies

Learn More About Terrorism Indictors and Resources:

https://www.njohsp.gov

https://www.facebook.com/NJOHSP

https://www.linkedin.com/company/njohsp

*Bloggers Note: this information comes directly from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and I give them full credit for the information. If you suspect anything, please contact the office immediately.