The fourth and final posting in our Series looking at the S.E.T.S. program, from our Auxiliarist Lenny Douthett:
"This is probably the most confusing and broadest of the four core steps. If you ask ten people what is suspicious behavior, you will most likely get ten different answers. Why? Without proper training, each individual will rely on their own understanding based on their life experience.
For the purposes of S.E.T.S., we define Suspicious Behavior as any behavior enacted within a specific environment that is not "normal" for that environment. Basically, if the behavior is not commonly a part of a particular environment, than it may be viewed as suspicious. It's important to realize that we only identify behavior as suspicious, not individuals as suspicious.
For example, when it's cold, it's not uncommon to see people wear coats and (if you live in the northern areas of the US) possibly a ski mask or wool hat. In that same environment, should you see a person with no coat and no hat or ski mask, that person may be viewed as displaying suspicious behavior.
If you witness what you believe to be a possible Suspicious Behavior, report it immediately to local police or call the AWW hotline (877) 24-WATCH."
Lynwood D. Douthett
Aux Marine Inspector
AUX Sector MDA Coordinator
Prevention Division Sector Los Angeles - Long Beach
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