DOMESTIC SECURITY THREAT LEVELS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued Collier County’s threat level as a RED ALERT and uses five different stages.
| STAGE ONE: |
Credible threat to Collier |
| STAGE TWO: |
Credible threat to Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Desoto, Highlands, Sarasota and Okeechobee areas. |
| STAGE THREE: |
Credible threat to state of Florida |
| STAGE FOUR: |
Credible threat to the U.S. |
| STAGE FIVE: |
No credible threat - country at war |
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DOMESTIC SECURITY TIPS
Stay Focused:
- Report suspicious activities
- Keep emergency supplies nearby
- Avoid crowded public areas
Identifying Suspicious People:
- Anyone heavily dressed regardless of weather conditions
- Anyone hanging around public areas taking notes or photos
- Anyone asking about security plans
Identifying Suspicious People at the Airport:
- Anyone reluctant to present documentation
- Anyone using cash for a large transaction
- Anyone who seems paranoid about giving information
Identifying Suspicious Group Activity:
- Any advertising of violent anti-US/pro-Jihad gatherings
- Any pro-Jihad literature
- Recruiting for membership into a subversive organization
If you feel the need to call 9-1-1:
- Request POLICE if emergency involves a crime, suspicious person or object
- Request FIRE if you see or smell smoke/fire
- Request MEDICAL if someone needs medical care
- Make sure to give the location of emergency, explain the problem, and provide your name and callback number.
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