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Recognizing and Dealing With Suspicious People

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For Law Enforcement Suspicious people may often be identified by their behavior. While no one behavioral activity is proof that someone is planning to act inappropriately (and many of the following behavioral indicators are perfectly consistent with innocent behavior), these factors can help you assess whether someone poses a threat. Behavioral factors to watch for include: Nervousness, nervous glancing or other signs of mental discomfort/being ill-at-ease. This may include sweating, …
February 06, 2017
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Guide to Detecting Surveillance of Jewish Institutions

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Jewish institutions are often called upon to “be alert” for suspicious activity. This brief guide is designed to help you do that. 1. Keep your eyes and ears open for anything unusual or suspicious and call law enforcement immediately if you come across something. Trust your instincts. If something strikes you as being out of place or problematic, call the police immediately. 2. Unusual behavior, suspicious packages and strange devices should be promptly reported to the…
May 08, 2014
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