iWatch - What Suspicious Behaviors and Activities Should You Report?

Counter Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau
100 West 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Deputy Chief David Kowalski is the CTSOB Deputy Chief, who reports directly to the Chief of Police.

Counter Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau (CTSOB) is comprised of Major Crimes Division (MCD) and Emergency Services Division (ESD). Major Crimes Division is now comprised of Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Investigations, Intelligence Investigations, Surveillance, and Liaison Sections. Emergency Services Division (ESD) is comprised of Field and Community Support, Emergency Planning, Operations, and Hazardous Devices Sections. In short, Counter- Terrorism Bureau is responsible for planning, response and intelligence.

Here are examples of behaviors and activities to report:

• People drawing or measuring important buildings.
• Strangers asking questions about security or building security procedures.
• Briefcase, suitcase, backpack, or package left behind.
• Cars or trucks left in No Parking zones in front of important buildings.
• Intruders in secure areas where they are not supposed to be.
• Chemical smells or fumes that worry you.
• People asking questions about sensitive information such as building blueprints, security plans, or VIP travel schedules without a right or need to know.
• Purchasing supplies or equipment that can be used to make bombs or weapons or purchasing uniforms without having the proper credentials.

Click on the topic below to learn about potential indicators of terrorist activities in the following areas:

Important Places to Watch

• Government buildings
• Religious facilities
• Amusement parks
• Sports/Entertainment venues
• High-rise buildings
• Mass-gathering locations—parades, fairs, etc.
• Schools
• Hotels
• Theaters
• Shopping malls
• Bridges
• Public transportation