How to identify suspicious activities or persons
Activities or behaviour that do not seem normal can be suspicious. This applies not only to public areas, but also to our own communities. Some signs to be aware of are:
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General behaviour
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Repeated entrances and exits from a building, or wandering around a public area
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Nervousness, nervous glancing or other signs of mental discomfort
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Keeping hands in pockets or constantly adjusting clothing
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Unusual behaviour, such as patting
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Items or projected angles under clothing
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Radicalisation
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Extremist religious propaganda or beliefs
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Expressing the belief that violence is justified
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Idolising, showing support or sympathising with terrorists and their causes
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Influencing others to support terrorism and/or participate in terrorist activity
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Displaying insignia or symbols in support of terrorist groups
Signs to look out for
What to do if you see suspicious activity
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Observe and note down the description of the person(s) or vehicle(s)
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Call the police immediately and provide information
The above information was taken from the more in-depth sources below:
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Identifying suspicious persons and what to do (SPF)
Signs of radicalisation and suspicious activity (SGSecure)
Guidelines on identifying suspicious persons and vehicles (MHA)
