By Jong Cadion
PAGADIAN
CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (June 16, 2017) - Prompt and detailed reporting of
suspicious activities to the proper authorities to help prevent violent crimes
and terrorist attacks. There had been many cases of successful interdiction of
possible atrocities because of the effort of concerned citizens in reporting
information of such suspicious activities to the police, official said.
PSSupt.
Edwin C. Wagan, Provincial Director, Zamboanga del Norte Police Provincial
Office (ZNPPO) encourages the public to be aware of the possible indicators of
suspicious activities, such as;
- Unusual
or extended interest in public utilities, large public gatherings,
transportation centers, government buildings and other possible terrorist
targets;
- Unusual
rentals, purchases, deliveries or thefts, particularly of poisonous or
flammable chemicals;
- Multiple
sightings of the same suspicious person, vehicle or activity;
- Individuals
sitting in a parked car for an extended period of time;
- Individuals
drawing pictures or taking notes of an area not normally of interest to tourist
or showing interest in or photographing security cameras, guard location, or
watching security procedures; or
- Individual
who is exhibiting suspicious behavior, or who is in an area or doing that is
not normal.
Wagan
further said that the public is encourage to stay vigilant and work together
with the police by sharing timely information to prevent or disrupt the plans
of criminals and aid in their apprehension. In reporting suspicious activities,
the caller should be prepared to answer the ff question:
a.
What is the exact location of the activity?
b.
Can you provide the description of the individual/s or vehicle/s?
c. What
is the suspicious about the individual/s or vehicle/s?
“Let
us not become the next victim of crimes with the use of illegal firearms. Let
us act now!” PRO9 appeals to the general public to cooperate and report
relevant information on security and public safety concerns, Wagan added.
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