Suspicious activity is any observed behavior that could indicate terrorism or terrorism-related crime.
Factors such as race, ethnicity, and/or religious affiliation are not suspicious. The public should only report suspicious behavior and situations.This includes, but is not limited to:
Unusual items or situations: A vehicle is parked in an odd location, a package/luggage is unattended, a window/door is open that is usually closed, or other out-of-the-ordinary situations occur.
Eliciting information: A person questions individuals at a level beyond curiosity about a building’s purpose, operations, security procedures and/or personnel, shift changes, etc.
Observation/surveillance: Someone pays unusual attention to facilities or buildings beyond a casual or professional interest. This includes extended loitering without explanation (particularly in concealed locations); unusual, repeated, and/or prolonged observation of a building (e.g., with binoculars or video camera); taking notes or measurements; counting paces; sketching floor plans, etc.
Not So Obvious Things to Watch For:
- Protect yourself by checking the identification of all solicitors, repairmen, meter readers or city workers before allowing them into your home. If you are ever unsure, just SAY NO.
- Anyone going door-to-door with offers of merchandise at low prices – this could be stolen property.
- Someone going door-to-door, if after a few houses are visited, one or more persons tries to open a door, looks into a window, or goes to a back or side yard. This can be even more suspicious if one person stays at the door while another person goes to the back or side yard.
- Human and vehicular traffic to and from a certain residence on a daily or regular basis; especially if it happens during late or unusual hours.
- Vehicles moving slowly and without lights and/or circling your block numerous times.
- Person running who does not appear to be exercising, especially if carrying anything.
- Abandoned vehicles parked on the block.
Some of these activities could be innocent—it's up to law enforcement to determine whether the behavior warrants investigation.
IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT WHETHER SOMETHING IS SUSPICIOUS...CALL.
Remember, in your neighborhood you may be the best judge as to what does not feel or look right.
The success of the Goodyear Police Department is enhanced by the active involvement of our residents. When you call to report suspicious activity, you not only help the Police Department, but you make your neighborhood a safer place.
