Remember to focus on behaviour not appearance.
On foot
- Loitering in restricted or public areas
- Paying significant interest to entrances, exits, CCTV or security staff, taking photos
- Concealing face / identity
- Asking unusual or security related questions
- Avoiding security staff
- Activity inconsistent with the nature of the building or area.
From a vehicle
- Vehicles parked out of place
- Vehicles retracing the same route
Trust your instincts, if you see anything suspicious take action.
Reporting suspicious behaviour
Call the Police and inform security. If it's an emergency call 999.
Tell them the following:
- Who did you see, what did they look like, what were they wearing?
- What have you seen, what has happened, what was it that made you suspicious?
- Where did the situation happen and where were you?
- When did it happen - what time?
Don’t be afraid and don’t worry about over-reacting, have the confidence to act.
Your actions could help avert an attack and save lives.
Whatever you do -DO NOTignore it.
FAQs
Keep a safe distance from the person until law enforcement arrives. Keep an eye on the person only if it is safe to do so. Get a good description of the suspicious person if personal safety allows. Note their height, weight, sex, complexion, approximate age, clothing, method and direction of travel, and name if known.
What would you consider as suspicious Behaviour? ›
Examples of suspicious activity might include: Someone who you may consider to be a trespasser. Scoping out addresses. Conducting occupancy checks prior to a burglary.
What is the meaning of suspicious behavior? ›
Definitions of suspicious. adjective. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. synonyms: leery, mistrustful, untrusting, wary distrustful. having or showing distrust.
What is one word for suspicious behavior? ›
mistrustful, wary, disbelieving.
What are the signs of suspicious behavior? ›
Suspicious Behaviors
- Inappropriate oversized clothing. This could be a trench coat on a warm day or any large clothing on a hot day. ...
- Nervousness. ...
- Hands in pockets. ...
- Constantly favoring one side of the body. ...
- Repeated driving patterns. ...
- Leaving a business before or after opening. ...
- Questioning.
Don't take offense. Listen to what is troubling the person, and try to understand that reality. Then be reassuring, and let the person know you care. Don't argue or try to convince.
What are examples of suspicious? ›
Examples of suspicious in a Sentence
- We were instructed to report any suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
- The suspicious vehicle was reported to police.
- Suspicious characters were seen hanging around the bank.
- He found a suspicious lump on his back and was afraid it might be cancer.
The following are some examples of behaviors that could be considered suspicious: Persons monitoring areas, entrances to buildings or buildings. Persons pacing back and forth who appear to be dazed or confused. A person pulling on multiple doorknobs or trying to open residence hall/office rooms.
How do you describe someone who is suspicious? ›
apprehensive, careful, cautious, doubtful, incredulous, jealous, leery, mistrustful, skeptical, wary, watchful.
What is considered suspicious? ›
A person concealing an object or carrying a weapon. A person looking into cars, moving from car to car, and/or tries door handle. A person looking into offices, patient rooms, labs, windows, or forcibly entering a car or a room. A person running from a area for no apparent reason, especially at night.
Handling a Suspicious Person:
After calling, provide as much information as possible on the person's description and their direction of travel. Do not block the person's access to an exit. Do not physically confront the person. Do not let unknown individual into a locked building or office.
How to identify suspicious activity? ›
transactions that don't match the customer profile. high volumes of transactions being made in a short period of time. depositing large amounts of cash into company accounts. depositing multiple cheques into one bank account.
What does it mean when someone acts suspicious? ›
If you are suspicious of someone or something, you do not trust them, and are careful when dealing with them. He was rightly suspicious of meeting me until I reassured him I was not writing about him. Synonyms: distrustful, suspecting, sceptical, doubtful More Synonyms of suspicious.
What is the suspicious person? ›
A suspicious person is either one who is. exhibiting suspicious behavior, or who is in an area or doing something that is not normal. • Other unusual behavior may include nervousness, nervous glancing or other signs of mental. discomfort/being ill-at-ease.
What are suspicious activities? ›
Suspicious activity is any observed behavior that could indicate a person may be involved in a crime or about to commit a crime. Each of us might think of different things when it comes to what appears suspicious.
How do you respond professionally to unacceptable behavior? ›
Show them that you care and that you are committed to their success, but also that you cannot tolerate continued unacceptable behavior. Reinforce the behavior you want corrected. Firmly, but politely reiterate what the employee did wrong, why you are addressing it, and what are the consequences if it happens again.
How do you let go of suspicions? ›
Practice increasing your relaxation by engaging in calming activities and using deep breathing when you start to feel suspicious. Improve your relationships by listening, being curious, asking questions, and not jumping to conclusions.
