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Important Awareness
Alert
#OpenEyesSaveLives
This is the second
alert of our #OpenEyesSaveLives
campaign. We hope that it, and further information we’ll provide, will
be helpful to you through the holiday season and beyond.
The Department of Homeland
Security activated its new
National Terrorism Advisory System for the first time Wednesday,
warning the public of "self-radicalized actors who could strike
with little or no notice."
The Department
of Homeland Security is "especially concerned that
terrorist-inspired individuals and homegrown violent extremists may be
encouraged or inspired to target public events or places”.
"As we saw
in the recent attacks in San Bernardino and Paris, terrorists will
consider a diverse and wide selection of targets for attacks,'' the DHS
said.
That is why ACT
for America, the nation’s largest national security-focused grassroots
advocacy organization, has unveiled our #OpenEyesSaveLives campaign.
In this #OpenEyesSaveLives alert,
we wanted to focus on surveillance, suspicious terrorist activity, and
what you can do about it.
It's a fact
that certain kinds of activities can indicate terrorist plans that are
in the works. This is especially true when the activities occur at or
near high profile sites or places where large numbers of people
gather—like government buildings, military facilities, utilities, bus
or train stations, major public events. If you see or know about
suspicious activities, like the ones listed below, please report them
immediately to the proper authorities.
Surveillance
Tips
Be aware of the
following surveillance tips on possible terrorist activity:
- Anyone
taking photos, video recording or monitoring activities, taking
notes, using cameras, maps, binoculars, etc., near key
facilities/events
- Anyone
attempting to gain information in person, by phone, mail, email,
etc., regarding a key facility from people who work there
- Any
attempts to penetrate or test physical security or procedures at a
key facility/event
- Anyone
attempting to improperly acquire explosives, weapons, ammunition,
dangerous chemicals, uniforms, badges, flight manuals, access
cards or identification for a key facility/event or to legally
obtain items under suspicious circumstances that could be used in
a terrorist attack
- Anyone who
does not appear to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business
establishment, or near a key facility/event
- Any
behavior that appears to be preparation for a terrorist act, such
as mapping out routes, playing out scenarios with other people,
monitoring key facilities/events, timing traffic lights or traffic
flow, or other suspicious activities also known as “Dry Runs”
- Abandoned
vehicles, stockpiling of suspicious materials, or persons being
deployed near a key facility/event
If you see or
notice any of these or additional suspicious activities, please contact
the local authorities immediately. Remember, you can do so anonymously.
Federal
investigators believe the San Bernardino terrorists Farook and Malik
were radicalized years before launching their attacks earlier this
month. This is another reason why we must remain vigilant and aware of
all suspicious activity. We need you. America needs you. Be the eyes
and ears America needs to help keep our country safe. YOU can be the
difference.
The “Open Eyes, Save Lives”
campaign from ACT for America is more important today than ever before,
but we need your help! Please help by donating
today or
setting up a monthly donation so that we are able to reach millions of
Americans and help save lives.
Download the “See Something, Send Something” app for:
Please forward
this e-mail to everyone you know.
Stay tuned for
more specific tips, reminders, and articles on what to look out for
regarding national security in our #OpenEyesSaveLives email series.
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want to miss these.
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