[Scan-DC] Operation Bay Watch
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Mon, 25 Nov 2002 19:23:56 EST
All,
I apologize for taking up some bandwidth but I found the following on the CG=
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Activitites Baltimore web site while browsing the web today. I thought it=20
might be of interest:
Operation Bay Watch
An anti-crime /anti-terrorism initiative in coordination with the
Maryland Maritime Security Group. Call 911 if you are witnessing a crime or=20
act of terrorism in progress. Otherwise, call (800) 418-7314=20
In an effort to protect the Upper Chesapeake Bay area from terrorist=20
activity, the Coast Guard, in cooperation with the Federal, State and local=20
law enforcement members of the Maryland Maritime Security Group, has=20
established Operation Bay Watch. This is a "Neighborhood Watch" program for=20
the Upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, including the Potomac River.
The Coast Guard is requesting that citizens, boaters, professional mariners,=
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tourists and waterside businesses be on alert for suspicious and illegal=20
activity, and report such activity by phone or fax.
Of particular interest are activities around military bases, bridges, power=20
plants, water intakes, oil facilities, fuel docks, and cruise ship terminals=
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To report suspicious activity in the Upper Chesapeake Bay, call (800)=20
418-7314.
Reports will be treated as confidential, or may be made anonymously.
If you observe suspicious activities outside of the Upper Chesapeake Bay=20
area, please report to the National Response Center (NRC) at (800) 424-8802.=
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The NRC is the central point of contact for all oil, chemical, radiological,=
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and biological releases anywhere in the United States.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR....
=E2=80=A6in recreational vessels:
=C2=B7 Fishing in locations not typically used for fishing=20
=C2=B7 Unattended vessels=20
=C2=B7 Unusual boat characteristics=20
=C2=B7 Any aggressive activities=20
=C2=B7 Unusual filming/photographing=20
=C2=B7 Unusual diving operations=20
=C2=B7 Recovering or tossing items into/onto the waterway or shoreline=20
=C2=B7 Unusual number of people on board=20
=C2=B7 Lights flashing between boats and shore at night=20
=E2=80=A6in commercial vessels:
=C2=B7 Operating/transiting in an area not typically transited=20
=C2=B7 Anchored in an area not typically used as an anchorage area=20
=C2=B7 Unattended vessels=20
=C2=B7 Unusual vessel characteristics=20
=C2=B7 Any aggressive activities=20
=C2=B7 Unusual filming/photographing=20
=C2=B7 Divers near vessel=20
=C2=B7 Recovering or tossing items into/onto the waterway or shoreline=20
=C2=B7 Unusual transfer of personnel or items while transiting=20
=C2=B7 Unusual night operations=20
=E2=80=A6in facilities & waterway structures:
=C2=B7 Fishing/hunting in locations not typically used for fishing/hunting=20
=C2=B7 Suspicious activity=20
=C2=B7 Unattended vehicles in unusual locations=20
=C2=B7 Unusual vehicle characteristics=20
=C2=B7 Any aggressive activities=20
=C2=B7 Unusual filming/photographing=20
=C2=B7 Divers entering water near facility or bridge=20
=C2=B7 Recovering or tossing items into/onto the waterway or shoreline=20
=C2=B7 Unusual night operations=20
=C2=B7 Observed security changes or lack of usually observed security=20
=C2=B7 Missing fencing, lighting, etc.=20
RON
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD (NEAR BWI)
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