*drum roll*
protestors!
*baddaba baddaba boom**crash*
can we rat out the sizzlean and fizzlean who are taking photos and videotaping protests? please, please, please? can we huh?
dig the use of the All CAPS subject line. what sophisticates.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 13:02:05 -0500 From: stephfa <stephfa at ncix.gov> To: stephfa at ncix.gov Subject: POSSIBLE INDICATORS OF AL-QAEDA SURVEILLANCE
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued the following information on possible indicators of Al-Qaeda surveillance. It is provided for information only.
Al-Qaeda operations have been characterized by meticulous planning, a focus on inflicting mass casualties, and multiple, simultaneous suicide attacks. Operatives are highly trained in basic and sophisticated surveillance techniques, posing challenges for counterterrorism and security forces in identifying terrorist surveillance. Recent information and analysis point to surveillance practices that traditionally have been utilized by Al-Qaeda-affliliated operatives. While not exhaustive, the following list suggests possible indicators of terrorist surveillance:
* Unusual or prolonged interest in security measures or personnel,
entry points and access controls, or perimeter barriers such as
fences or walls.
* Unusual behavior such as starting or quickly looking away from
personnel or vehicles entering or leaving designated facilities or
parking areas.
* Observation of security reaction drills or procedures.
* Increase in anonymous telephone or e-mail threats to facilities in
conjunction with suspected surveillance incidents-indicating
possible surveillance of threat reaction procedures.
* Foot surveillance involving two or three individuals working
together.
* Mobile surveillance using bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, cars,
trucks, sport utility vehicles, boats, or small aircraft.
* Prolonged static surveillance using operatives disguised as
panhandlers, demonstrators, shoe shiners, food or flower vendors,
news agents, or street sweepers not previously seen in the area.
* Discreet use of still cameras, video recorders or note taking at
non-tourist type locations.
* Use of multiple sets of clothing, identifications, or the use of
sketching materials (paper, pencils, etc.).
* Questioning of security or facility personnel.
General information on possible terrorist planning activities proceeding an attack can be found at www.dhs.gov .
DHS encourages individuals to report information concerning such suspicious activity to their local FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) office, DHS, or to other appropriate authorities. Individuals can reach the DHS (NIPC) WATCH AND WARNING UNIT at (202) 323-3205, toll free at 1-888-585-9078, or by email to nipc.watch at fbi.gov.