BUS PASSENGER WATCH

Suspicious package:

• (provide a picture or description to go along with it)

• A package abandoned by a person quickly leaving the area

• Left next to a phone booth, vending machine, in or next to a trash container

• Left in a rest room, waiting area, or on a waiting platform

• An out-of-place fire extinguisher, propane canister, Thermos,…)

• Unusual wires, batteries, clock or timer visible

• Do not attempt to touch, move, or cover a suspicious package

Suspicious person: Focus on behavior -
               not race, color or ethnicity:

• Overdressed for weather conditions
• Loitering, staring, or watching employees and passengers
• Pacing, nervous, or jumpy
• Acting in a disorderly manner, alarming or disturbing others
• Taking photos of facilities or equipment

Avoid Confrontations:

• Do not approaching a threatening or dangerous person
• Do not be confrontational, abusive or offensive
• Do not hold a person by any means

 

• Do not be afraid to report something as suspicious even if you are not 100% sure there is a problem – better safe than sorry.
• Try to keep the suspicious person in sight at all times
• Observe and report their location, activity, behavior, and physical characteristics
• (provide picture of a person with desired descriptors)

If an incident occurs (either accidental or man-made)

• Evacuate to a consolidated area
• Communicate any injuries you may have incurred
• Once out – stay out.  Do not return for property
• Cooperate with potential interviews
• Identify yourself

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