Which are indicators of suspicious behavior that should be reported immediately?

• A. Normal friendly behavior.
• B. Loitering with intent, tailing, trying to avoid cameras, bypassing security controls, carrying unusual items, behavior inconsistent with environment.
• C. Being early for shift.
• D. Following all rules.

Answer: (B)

Recognizing suspicious behavior that should be reported immediately involves spotting actions that don’t fit the setting and could indicate a threat or plan to cause harm. The behaviors described—loitering with intent, tailing someone, trying to avoid cameras, bypassing security controls, carrying unusual items, and actions that are inconsistent with the environment—are red flags because they signal purposeful concealment, evasion, or intent to commit wrongdoing, rather than ordinary activity.

Loitering with intent means staying in an area without a legitimate reason, suggesting preparation for something harmful. Tail-ing indicates following someone covertly, which could precede intimidation, theft, or harm. Trying to avoid cameras points to an awareness of surveillance and a desire to stay hidden. Bypassing security controls shows an attempt to defeat protections and gain unauthorized access. Carrying unusual items in a given context can signal weapons, tools, or contraband. Behavior that is inconsistent with the environment (acting out of place, unusual urgency, or malice in a normally calm setting) also stands out as out of the ordinary.

Because these cues can precede incidents, it’s important to report them to security or a supervisor rather than confronting the person. When reporting, provide specific details: what you observed, where and when it happened, who or what was involved, any items seen, and the direction of travel or actions taken.

Normal friendly behavior, being early for a shift, or following all rules are consistent with everyday operations and do not by themselves indicate a risk that needs immediate reporting.