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I got the following in an email explaining why doors would be locked after normal business hours (we work for an accounting firm, so there are plenty of late hours to go around).
I particularly enjoyed #5, because we dont have enough excuses to be stereotyping assholes in this country. what a great thing to have a whole list of them hand fed to us by our beloved (and ultra-sensible) government
enjoy (if I disappear, Ive been arrested for being suspicious):
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION:
Approved for Public Dissemination
The tragedy that occurred on 9/11/2001 changed our lives forever. You can help the FBI prevent another tragedy to the American people. Since the
Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) raised the Threat Level to High(Orange) from Elevated (Yellow) on 2/7/03, we must increase our
vigilance and be alert for terrorist-related activity. Please take the following items into consideration as you go about your daily routines and
notify the FBI Baltimore Joint Terrorism Task Force, of anything that seems suspicious. Several ways to notify law enforcement of suspicious activity
are listed at the bottom of this e-mail.
1) Surveillance: Be aware of anyone recording or monitoring activities, taking notes, using cameras, maps, binoculars, etc. near key infrastructure
or entities. These include government or military buildings or bases, hotels, subways, airports, or widely attended events or religious
gatherings, including Jewish activities.
2) Elicitation: Be aware of anyone attempting to gain information in person, by phone, mail, etc., regarding any of the above locations or personnel
associate with these locations.
3) Tests of Security: Be aware of any attempts to penetrate or test physical security or procedures at any of the above locations.
4) Acquiring supplies: Be aware of anyone attempting to purchase, obtain, steal or sell explosives, weapons, ammunition, uniforms, badges, flight
manuals, passes or any other controlled items.
5) Suspicious persons out of place: Be aware of anyone who doesn't appear to belong where they are, including in the workplace, neighborhood, a business
establishment, hotel, etc. This could also include stowaways aboard ship, ship jumpers, illegal aliens, etc.
6) Dry Runs: Be aware of any behavior which appears to be a dry run for terrorist or criminal activity such as mapping or pacing routes, practicing
scenarios alone or with others, casing establishments, timing traffic lights/flow, etc.
7) Deploying Assets: Be aware of persons or vehicles deployed in a manner that could indicate a terrorist act at a key location is about to occur.
This could also include an accumulation of materials that could support a nearby terrorist act.
Please remember, in any emergency, contact the local police by dialing 911. Otherwise, contact the Baltimore Office of the FBI at 410-265-8080 and ask
to speak to the Duty Agent about terrorist-related activity. You may also reach the NIPC WATCH AND WARNING UNIT at (202) 323-3205, toll free at
1-888-585-9078, or by email to nipc.watch@fbi.gov. Your identity will be protected.
FBI Baltimore Division
for other locations use this link: http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm) |
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