Law enforcement agencies are adopting the DOJ's "Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities."
Los Angeles police panel ok's guidelines on reporting possible terrorism.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-police-commission-20120829,0,3580459.story
All of the "Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities" can be found by clicking on the link below:
http://www.lapdonline.org/iwatchla/content_basic_view/42535
The following are excerpts from the "Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities"...
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Construction Sites.
Environmental and/or antigovernment slogans, banners, or signs at the site or in the nearby area.
Group identifiers or warning signs left on the site.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Dive/Boat Shops
Using cash for large transactions or a credit card in someone else’s name.
Renting watercraft for an extended period.
During Training:
Asking about technical or specialty training (e.g., enclosed spaces, night diving, underwater navigation, underwater welding, mixed gas diving) without being able to explain their objective.
Appearing uninterested in safety rules or sacrificing safety to complete training faster.
Possessing:
Maps designating structures unrelated to water sports activities.
Inquiring about: Rebreathing” equipment or certification to utilize rebreathing equipment (very costly) for extremely deep dives/extended dive times.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Farm Supply Stores.
New customer who is not from local area.
Acting nervous or impatient.
Purchasing large quantity of pesticides, combustibles, or fertilizers containing ammonium nitrate out of season or with cash.
Making suspicious inquiries regarding equipment (e.g., tank size, spray range).
Asking about acquiring vehicles equipped for spraying or hauling (e.g., crop dusters, crop sprayers, fuel tankers).
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to General Aviation Airports.
Requests to be flown over specific potentially sensitive locations (e.g., schools, dams, bridges) for unsubstantiated reasons.
Individuals on chartered flights who take pictures or videos of potentially sensitive locations.
Individuals who appear more interested in photographing/documenting airport security procedures and safeguards than airplanes.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Hobby Shops.
Demonstrating unusual interest in remote-controlled aircraft. (i.e., uav drones)
Demonstrating no interest or enthusiasm for the hobby or sport.
Demonstrating interest that does not seem genuine.
Using cash for large transactions or a credit card in someone else’s name.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Home Improvement and Large Retail Stores.
Shoplifting or purchasing:
Large quantity of ammunition, hydrogen peroxide, model aircraft fuel, or compressed fuels (e.g., propane).
Unusually large quantity of fertilizer type 34-0-0 or 32-2-0.
Large quantity of watches, electronic timers, or kitchen timers.
A combination of unusual items (e.g., sponges, candles, matches, bolt cutters).
Firearms and ammunition out of season.
Night-vision equipment and camouflage apparel.
Pipe (particularly in short lengths), end caps, and pipe nipples in the same transaction, particularly when vague about their use.
Making suspicious inquiries about equipment (tank size, spray range).
Using cash for large transactions.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Hotels and Motels.
Guests who:
Request specific room assignments or locations.
Use cash for large transactions or a credit card in someone else’s name.
Arrive with unusual amounts of luggage.
Make unusual inquiries about local sites, including government, military, law enforcement, communications, and power facilities.
Refuse cleaning service over an extended time.
Use entrances and exits that avoid the lobby.
Abandon a room and leave behind clothing and toiletry items.
Do not leave their room
Change their appearance.
Leave the property for several days and then return.
Extremist training manuals or literature.
Parked vehicles in isolated areas.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Rental Cars.
Using cash for large transactions or a personal credit card in someone else’s name.
Blueprints, photographs, or video of buildings and landmarks.
Extremist training manuals or literature.
Surveillance equipment.
Unusual questions regarding:
A limousine’s or other vehicle’s dimensions, fuel capacity, or interior volume.
Local sites, including government, military, law enforcement, communications, and power facilities.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Rental Properties.
Renters who:
Use cash for large transactions or a credit card in someone else’s name.
Make unusual inquiries about local sites, including government, military, law enforcement, communications, and power facilities.
Refuse maintenance or service over an extended time.
Locks being replaced without permission.
Use entrances and exits that avoid the lobby.
Parked vehicles in isolated areas.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Shopping Malls and Centers.
Efforts to surveil or “case” the shopping center (e.g., taking pictures, making videos, or drawing diagrams of the location).
Extremist literature distributed at the mall or posted on public bulletin boards.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Storage Facilities.
Using cash to pay rental fees in advance.
Failing to pay rent for a storage unit in a timely manner.
Inquiring about security and surveillance equipment utilized at the storage facility.
Disposing of tools or protective gloves, masks, or clothing.
Discarding clothing or shoes in new condition.
Entering and leaving storage facility at unusual times.
Avoiding contact with rental facility personnel.
Storing items that emit unusual odors or leak liquids.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Peroxide-Based Explosives.
Unknown customer or customer from out of the area.
Customer has little or no legitimate working knowledge of the chemical being purchased.
Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Financial Institutions.
The absurdity of the Financial institution terrorist list would qualify every 'banking institution" as terrorists!
All of the "Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activities" can be found by clicking on the link below:
http://www.lapdonline.org/iwatchla/content_basic_view/42535