iWATCH and Operation TIPP: How To Describe or Report Suspicious Behavior

Following are some general tips and guidelines on what to look for and how to describe suspicious behavior:

Person

• Sex
• Race
• Height
• Weight
• Build (medium, heavy)
• Hair (color, length, include facial hair)
• Complexion (light, dark, olive)
• Peculiarities (scars, tattoos, missing limbs)
• Clothing (from head to toe, style, etc.)
• Weapons (if any)
• Method of transportation (direction, vehicle, etc.)

Vehicle

• License plate and state (most important)
• Year, make, model and color
• Body type (2-door, 4-door, van, SUV)
• Number of passengers
• Damage or anything unusual (logos, etc.)

Report Suspicious Activity

• To report immediate threats or emergencies, call 911
• To report suspicious activity or behavior, call (202) 727-9099
• Make a report using iWATCH (What is this?)