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Office of Homeland Security
- Tom Ridge
Since the attacks on September 11th, 2001, the “All-hazards” approach of responding to terrorist caused emergencies has become a major role for Emergency Management agencies across the United States. In October 2004, Mayor David N. Cicilline, issued Executive Order 2004-08 charging both the Emergency Management Agency and Police Department with duties associated with Homeland Security within the City of Providence.
To help keep our nation safe from those who wish to do intentional harm from either domestic or international terrorist organizations, we need your help. The Providence Emergency Management Agency & Office of Homeland Security urges all our residents to be aware of suspicious activity and report it to the Police Department at (401) 272-3121.
- Take direct action
- Confront the individual
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Reveal your suspicions
If you become aware of suspicious activity DO:
- Record as many details as is possible
- Notify the Providence Police Department at (401) 272-3121 as soon as possible
Describing possible events:
- Who did I observe?
- What specifically did I see?
- Where did I observe the suspicious behavior?
- When did I observe the suspicious behavior?
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Why do I think the behavior is suspicious?
When Traveling.......
- Be alert to unattended packages.
- Be wary of suspicious behavior.
- Take notice of people in bulky or inappropriate clothing.
- Report exposed wiring or other irregularities.
- Report anyone tampering with surveillance cameras or entering unauthorized areas.
- Learn the basics of safe train, plane and bus evacuation.
Watch Programs......
America’s Waterway Watch Program (United States Coast Guard)http://www.americaswaterwaywatch.org/
Citizen’s Guide to the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS)http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/CitizenGuidanceHSAS2.pdf
