Suspicious can be defined as anything that appears unusual or out-of-place. If you witness a person, vehicle, or object that makes you feel uneasy, trust your instincts and report it. If you see something, say something – immediately and to police – and UCFPD will do something.
Suspicious person or vehicle
- Dial 911 and provide as much information as possible to the dispatcher
- Keep a safe distance and remain where you are until a police officer arrives
- Consider implementing the lockdown or active threat procedure, if the suspicious person or vehicle becomes hostile or appears threatening.
Suspicious object
- Dial 911 and provide as much information as possible to the dispatcher
- Move yourself and others away from the object; 300 feet is recommended
- DO NOT:
- DO NOT move or open the object
- DO NOT investigate too closely
- DO NOT cover or insulate the object