Public Safety Intranet
A suspicious activity is anything that an average person would consider unusual given the activity, time, place and/ or location. These types of incidents usually involve a suspicious person, vehicle and/or object.
Examples
- Person carrying unusual property given the time of day or location.
- Person loitering in a way that is inconsistent with the usual purpose of the area; perhaps at a bike rack, in-between rows of cars, around lockers, or in a way as if to conceal himself or herself from view.
- Vehicle idling with the lights off at night in a dark area.
- An unattended bag in a high occupancy area.
Action Guidelines
If you discover a suspicious object on campus
- Do not touch, tamper with, move, cover, insulate or open the object.
- Keep a safe distance from the suspicious object. A distance of at least 300 feet is recommended.
- Call Security: 305-243-6000.
If you encounter a suspicious vehicle or person on campus
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicle or person.
- Call Security: 305-243-6000.
- Be as detailed as possible when describing the suspicious person or vehicle.
Personal Characteristics to note
- Sex/Gender
- Race/Ethnicity
- Height/Weight/Age
- Clothing Type/Color
- Hair Style/Color
- Distinguishing Marks
- Location
- Direction of Travel
- Method of Travel
Vehicle Characteristics to note
- Color
- Year
- Make
- Body style/Model
- License plate number and state
- Distinctive Marks/Accessories
- Location
- Direction of Travel
- Occupants (number and description)