1. School Bus Drivers
Watch for Suspicious
ITEMS and BEHAVIOR
Characteristics of Suspicious Items: Suspicious Behavior Includes Persons:
• Are abandoned or hidden in unusual place • Abandoning item(s) and leaving quickly
• Have leaking gas, vapor, odor or suspicious substance • Showing an unusual interest in employees, children,
(including excessive grease) the school or bus stop locations
• Contain exposed wires or timer • Being where they are not supposed to be
• Have an attached message with threatening note or • Possessing a weapon or dangerous item
suspicious marking • Using a vehicle in a suspicious way (illegally parked,
erratic driving, following)
Potentially Suspicious Items: • Causing disruptions or distractions
Canister, propane style tank, metal box, bottle, out of
place items
If You See Suspicious Items and/or Behavior:
• IMMEDIATELY report suspicious item and behavior to • Do NOT move or touch item or device
your dispatch, school administrator, local authorities or • Report location of scene
911 • Include physical appearance, gender, unusual
• Do NOT use radio or cell phone within 50 feet of item characteristics
or device • Report clothing characteristics
• Pay attention to location of item or device
Suspicious Reporting Number:
Transportation Sector Network Management
Highway and Motor Carrier Division
www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/tsnm