- Feb 22, 2007
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The DHS and TSA needs someone to give them a slap across the back of the head and tell them this isn't the USSR cold war era.
If you aren't aware the dhs has been publishing a lot of material lately that is being distributed to law enforcement and now a video they are showing to large crowds . The video talks about how you as a citizen should report any suspicious activity to dhs fusion centers, it is your duty as an American. It wouldn't be bad if they showed things like someone making a bomb, but they are showing things like reporting someone for taking pictures with a smartphone, or questioning people for identification when you see them in hallways .
Some of the publications tell hobby shops to report people for buying electronics or interest in remote control planes. This is ridiculous. This is the exact same propaganda that Germany and USSR showed to their populations, worsening what was considered something to report as time went on. You are not an American if you don't watch your fellow citizens.
http://info.publicintelligence.net/FBI-SuspiciousActivity/Electronic_Stores.pdf
Freaking batteries ? Really ? That is suspicious ? I suppose buying a remote control plane and batteries for the remote would really be bad.
http://info.publicintelligence.net/FBI-SuspiciousActivity/Hobby_Shops.pdf
If you aren't aware the dhs has been publishing a lot of material lately that is being distributed to law enforcement and now a video they are showing to large crowds . The video talks about how you as a citizen should report any suspicious activity to dhs fusion centers, it is your duty as an American. It wouldn't be bad if they showed things like someone making a bomb, but they are showing things like reporting someone for taking pictures with a smartphone, or questioning people for identification when you see them in hallways .
Some of the publications tell hobby shops to report people for buying electronics or interest in remote control planes. This is ridiculous. This is the exact same propaganda that Germany and USSR showed to their populations, worsening what was considered something to report as time went on. You are not an American if you don't watch your fellow citizens.
http://info.publicintelligence.net/FBI-SuspiciousActivity/Electronic_Stores.pdf
sPurchasers showing unusual interest through questions related to:
 Radio frequencies (used/not used) by law enforcement
 Voice or data encryption, VOIP, satellite phones, voice privacy
 Use of anonymizers, portals, or other means to shield IP address
 Swapping SIM cards in cell phones or how phone location can be tracked
 Rewiring cell phones ringer or backlight
 Products/components related to military-style equipment
 Unusual comments regarding radical theology, vague/cryptic warnings, or
anti-U.S. sentiments that appear to be out-of-place and provocative
Purchases including unusual combinations of:
- Electronic timer or timing devices - Phone or bug detection devices
- 2-way radios - Batteries
- GPS - Switches
- Digital Voice Changers - Wire and soldering tools
- Infra-Red Devices - Night Vision
- Police scanners - Flashlight Bulb
Freaking batteries ? Really ? That is suspicious ? I suppose buying a remote control plane and batteries for the remote would really be bad.
http://info.publicintelligence.net/FBI-SuspiciousActivity/Hobby_Shops.pdf
 Demonstrating unusual interest in remote-controlled aircraft.
Exhibiting unusual interest or specific interest in rocket motors
or igniters.
Be part of the solution.
 Require valid ID from all new
customers.
 Keep records of purchases.
 Talk to customers, ask questions, and
listen to and observe their responses.
 Watch for people and actions that are out
of place.
 Make note of suspicious statements,
people, and/or vehicles.
 If something seems wrong, notify law
enforcement authorities.
Do not jeopardize your safety or the safety
of others.
Preventing terrorism is a community effort.
By learning what to look for, you can make a
positive contribution in the fight against
terrorism. The partnership between the
community and law enforcement is
essential to the success of anti-terrorism
efforts.