“Be On the Look Out”
Listed below are some things that we (BHC Police Department) would like for you to be watching for during these times of heightened security awareness. These are general type observations and are not intended to make you afraid or to cause any panic. Please go about your day with the same good humor, professionalism, and dedication that you always have. Just be on the look out for the following:
Suspicious Behaviors and/or Circumstances
- People in or around buildings who do not appear to be conducting legitimate business.
- People who appear to be monitoring buildings or entrances.
- Unauthorized people in restricted or sensitive or private areas.
- People requesting information with no apparent need for the information.
- People asking questions about the locations and schedules of other people.
- People wearing clothing that is not appropriate for the weather conditions at large gathering events.
- Abandoned parcels or other items in unusual locations or high traffic areas.
- People attempting to gain access to utility locations. (Water, sewer, air handling units, etc.)
- People who look like they may be working with others for any of the above activities.
Be Especially Alert For…
- Vehicles parked too close to buildings or common use pedestrian areas.
- Abandoned vehicles on College property.
- Unexpected or unfamiliar type delivery trucks.
- Vehicles containing unusual or suspicious looking packages.
- Vehicles arriving and being left behind at odd hours.
- Substances leaking or spilling from vehicles.
On Campus – In Class – In the Office
- Account for and secure your keys.
- Don’t prop open doors or windows.
- Account for and secure any sensitive material or information in your work area.
- Account for and secure sensitive deliveries in a timely manner.
- If you are not going to use an area that has a lock, lock it up.
- Be watchful for unfamiliar people or circumstances in your area.
- Protect your computer and other access codes.
- Be prepared. Take a look at what is going on around you.
- Report suspicious activity to BHC Police immediately (5913)
The main thing that you need to focus on is that this place (BHC) is our turf! Disruptive activity, criminal activity, and even terrorist activity can only get a foothold here only if we allow it.
If you see anything that your intuition, area knowledge, and common sense tells you is suspicious or potentially dangerous you need to call us and give us the opportunity to check it out. In this day and age, a second chance at something can be the same as no chance at all.
