Surveillance and Attack Planning

Surveillance

  • Be alert to unusual interest by individuals asking questions of sensitive information such as:
    • Security personnel on duty at various times, entry points onto campus, hours of operation, access control systems.
    • Fictitious emergency calls to same locations or similar venues (observation of response).
    • Questions about camera and intrusion alarms locations.
    • Speaking with building maintenance personnel (questions relating to ability to control explosives).
    • Suspicious packages left unattended.
    • Observe the use of video recording, sketching, note-taking or surveillance of building, property and structures.
    • Report suspicious items found that include hydrogen peroxide, acetone, gasoline, propane or fertilizer (items that can be used to build explosives).
    • Make frequent checks of rooftops and other potentially sensitive areas (open areas such as parking lots, football stadiums, and unoccupied buildings).
  • Be mindful that each indicator by itself could be an exercise of rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Evaluate the totality of behavior before notifying any law enforcement agency. Discreetly observe individual’s behavior before reacting.
    • Ensure personnel receive training on threat awareness, emergency communication, response actions and reporting suspicious activities.

Proactive Measures

  • Establish a comprehensive security plan and emergency response plan for the event and share with local law enforcement in advance.
  • Test communication equipment.
  • Develop mass evacuation procedure in response to a threat.
  • Limit vehicle access to event as much as possible.
  • Conduct additional checks of the facility.
  • Establish checkpoints for accessing the event.
  • Report suspicious activity.
  • Remove objects from facility that could conceal explosives (trashcans, boxes, crates, etc.).
  • Implement a public awareness system such as a PA system for announcements.
  • Designate egress and ingress routes for emergency vehicles.
  • Be vigilant of secondary devices at anticipated evacuation routes.