If You See Something, Say Something®

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “If You See Something, Say Something®” campaign is an initiative that encourages individuals across the nation to be the eyes and ears for safer communities.

A safe Clemson University community requires the joint effort of all community members, including students, faculty and staff. The more observant and involved you are in your daily life, the less likely crime will occur undetected. If we, as a community, watch and report suspicious activity, we reduce the areas where criminals feel comfortable committing crimes, resulting in a safer campus.

Suspicious activity is any observed behavior that could indicate terrorism or other criminal activity.

Examples include:

• Unusual items or situations: A vehicle in an odd location, unattended luggage/ package, open door/window that’s normally closed and locked, etc.
• Eliciting information: Questioning individuals at a level beyond mere curiosity about particular facets of a facility’s or building’s purpose, operations, security, etc.
• Observation/surveillance: Unusual attention to facilities or buildings beyond a casual or professional interest. Extended loitering without explanation, particularly in concealed locations with optimal visibility of potential targets. Unusual, repeated, and/or prolonged observation of buildings (e.g., with a video camera or binoculars), taking notes and/or measurements, sketching floor plans.

Many of these activities could be innocent. Law enforcement professionals must examine suspicious behaviors in a larger context to determine whether there is reason to investigate. The activities above are not all-inclusive. They have been compiled from a review of terrorist events over several years.

Report suspicious activity to a person in authority, such as local law enforcement. Don’t be afraid to report something, even if you aren’t sure it was serious.

Who to tell:

• On the street, tell a police officer.
• On a bus, tell the driver.
• In a train or subway station, tell a security guard.

What to tell them:

• WHAT did you observe? Be specific.
• WHO did you see?
• WHEN did you see it?
• WHERE did you see this occur?
• WHY is it suspicious?

To report suspicious activity at Clemson, you can always call CUPD (864-656-2222) or use the Text CU Dispatch feature in the Rave Guardian app.

For emergencies, call or text 911.