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The Little Rock Field Office of the FBI works tirelessly to protect Americans from terrorism, but we cannot do it alone. Every ATAC member has a role to play in the global war on terror.
As a citizen of your community, you are our eyes and ears, partnering with us to safeguard our country. The FBI seeks to cultivate these partnerships, to facilitate the identification of groups or individuals whose suspicious or unusual behavior may be a precursor to an act of terrorism.
The Little Rock Field Office of the FBI is asking for your assistance to disseminate The 7 Signs of Terrorism and report suspicious activity of any kind by contacting the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), 501- 221-9100, extension “0” and ask to speak to an agent on the JTTF. The FBI appreciates your past vigilance and continuing efforts in this ongoing global war on terror.
1. Surveillance
Someone recording or monitoring activities. This may include the use of cameras (either still or video), note taking, drawing diagrams, annotating on maps, or using binoculars or other vision-enhancing devices.
2. Elicitation
People or organizations attempting to gain information about military operations, capabilities, or people. Elicitation attempts may be made by mail, fax, telephone, or in person.
3. Tests of security
Any attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers or procedures in order to assess strengths and weaknesses.
4. Acquiring supplies
Purchasing or stealing explosives, weapons, ammunition, etc. Also includes acquiring military uniforms, decals, flight manuals, passes or badges (or the equipment to manufacture such items) or any other controlled items.
5. Suspicious persons out of place
People who don’t seem to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishment, or anywhere else. Includes suspicious border crossings and stowaways aboard ship or people jumping ship in port.
6. Dry run/Trial Run
Putting people into position and moving them around according to their plan without actually committing the terrorist act. This is especially true when planning a kidnapping, but it can also pertain to bombings. An element of this activity could also include mapping out routes and determining the timing of traffic lights and flow.
7. Deploying assets
People and supplies getting into position to commit the act. This is a person’s last chance to alert authorities before the terrorist act occurs.