Full Notification

The Sausalito Police Department wants to remind the citizens of Sausalito that you can play a key role in keeping your neighborhood, city, state, and nation safe from acts of domestic and international terrorism. As recent incidents in San Bernardino prove, terrorism can strike anywhere and at anytime. By reporting an individual’s behavior or actions that are unusual, seem out of the ordinary, make you feel uncomfortable, or do not look right, you and your fellow community members can take a key role in preventing acts of terrorism.

What Activities Should I Report?

Here are examples of behaviors and activities to report:

• People drawing or measuring important buildings.

• Strangers asking questions about security or building security procedures.

• Briefcase, suitcase, backpack, or package left unattended.

• Cars or trucks left in No Parking zones in front of important buildings.

• Intruders in secure areas where they are not supposed to be.

• A person wearing clothes that are too big and too hot for the weather.

• Chemical smells or fumes that worry you.

• Questions about sensitive information such as building blueprints, security plans, or individuals travel schedules without a right or need to know.

• Purchasing supplies or equipment that can be used to make bombs or weapons or purchasing uniforms without having the proper credentials.

Why Report These Behaviors and Activities?

It is your observations reported to police that can help predict and prevent attacks before they happen. It is always better to report behaviors and activities that do not seem right. Remember this is about behaviors and activities, not individuals.

Important Places to Watch

• Government buildings
• Religious facilities
• Amusement parks
• Sports/entertainment venues
• High-rise buildings
• Large gathering locations—parades, fairs, parks, etc
• Schools
• Hotels
• Theaters
• Shopping malls
• Bridges
• Public transportation

Trust Your Instincts

We rely on our senses every day of our lives, so trust them. If a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, report it. Here are some real examples of suspicious activities reported to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States by concerned individuals that saved lives:

o A video store clerk saw anti-American material on a DVD he was asked to copy. Police captured and arrested individuals planning a bomb attack.

o A grandmother smelled bad odors from the neighboring apartment and noticed that the empty apartment was frequented by various people. Police discovered a poison gas factory.

o Residents were concerned with a person’s threats of violence. Police captured and arrested a group planning a subway attack.

What Should I Report?

Give as many details as you can. Here is a checklist to help you.

1. The time of day.
2. Where it happened.
3. What you witnessed.
4. A description of who was involved:
• Male or female?
• How tall?
• Build?
• Hair color, skin color, age?
• Speaking English or another language?
5. Was there a car? Provide a license plate number.
6. Have you seen this activity in your neighborhood before?

How Do I Make The Report?

There are three ways to make a report:

• Call the Sausalito Police Department (415-289-4170) and speak to an officer.

• Contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) on-line at https://tips.fbi.gov/ report possible terrorists or terrorist activity.

• Call 911 for an emergency.