What's In Store

Every day, millions of Americans come to places where they can't find their home. Every day millions of Americans come to places Happy, safe and secure. They are buying and selling. Keeping our economy's wheels moving. And you can help keep it that way. We all share the responsibility to fight terror and criminal misconduct. But as someone who works in a store, mall, shopping center or market, you have an obligation to help. Because sometimes ordinary people can stop extraordinary events. What can you do? You can recognize and report suspicious behavior in your workplace. Terrorists and criminals may look no different than the shoppers around you at all times. But don'there aren't really suspicious people. Only suspicious behavior. Mall information may help you. Yes, the mall is open until 9. 30 tonight. Well our parking lots are patrolled 24 hours a day and we. . . Sir, I don't know how many guards are on duty. I wouldn't be able to give you that information even if I. . . Yes sir. I believe you need to talk to mall security about that. May I transfer you? Sir, may I transfer you? Hello? Potential attackers may ask you about facility security, layout or structure. They might want to know how they can enter undetected and what areas are at least heavily guarded or most vulnerable. If you hear questions of t Report the incident to your manager or security personnel. Asking unusual questions is suspicious behavior. Terrorists study their targets carefully and record details of entrances, exits, security equipment and traffic patterns. Photos and video aid in their planning. I have a scarf that would kind of work with t What is it? It's just kind of. . . There'some dye out there. Camera? The jacket? Yeah, and then you wear it out just It's not unusual to see someone taking photos or a video in a store. But when that person is trying to conceal this activity or focusing on details Retailers depend on the free flow of customers. No gates or security checks stand in the way. But what makes retail establishments inviting for customers also makes them attractive for those wis Alright, well I have to go, but I'll see Bye. Dude, I said no w Just deal with it, man. That's what she gave me. Check that out. What? A guy just drops a bag on a table and walks away. And? And it's a little bit weird, h You're a little weird. Come on, man, seriously. Should we tell someone about that? Tell what? I don't know. Waste no time in reporting suspicious packages to security or police. They may contain explosives or weapons. Be aware of items that are not where they belong. Never move or touch them. Let trained security personnel decide what should be done. Shoppers carry packages and bags of all kinds in stores and malls. But concealing or leaving them be The small details, the out of place behavior you see, may stop an attempt, protect your workplace and job, and save lives. Pick up the phone, report it. It may be not Pay attention to people you don't know entering employee-only areas of your store, mall or center. You can ask them where they're going and why. Even if they leave, tell your manager or security right away. Trying to enter restricted areas is suspicious behavior. I told her you gotta stop doing these guys in my school. I know. I mean, enough is enough. I'm going over there after work. I t Hey, do you see that weird van over there? Hey, you can't park your van there. Are they just gonna park it and leave? I mean. . . So rude. Terrorists and criminals may use cars, vans and trucks to conduct surveillance, facilitate escapes or deliver explosives. Report ve Leaving ve Crowds of people and easy access offer terrorists and criminals what they want, places where attacks will inflict maxim So fear, disrupt our economy and change our way of life. A person wearing a heavy coat, vest or jacket may be attempting to conceal weapons or explosives. Don't confront them. Wearing bulky clot I'm in a better building as a blown off. All in the windows blew us out of our chairs onto the floor. The low I had in the first week. First week. Wait. The two guys were around and they were shooting people left and right. Terrorists and criminals have carried out attacks on public gathering places in America and abroad. Your awareness and the simple act of reporting suspicious behavior may just be the t In the years since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, countless lives have been saved. Why? Because people Ordinary people can stop extraordinary events. Excuse me, security. T . . T I t Yeah, When you witness things The temptation will be strong. You will want to ignore your instincts, turn away, ass But the threat is real. Report suspicious behavior. In stores, malls, shopping centers, town centers and markets across America, we gather to shop, dine and work. By staying aware and being willing to act, sometimes ordinary people can stop extraordinary events.