http://www.kfsm.com/sns-ap-us-community-watch-terror-glance,0,16043...

A new anti-terrorism community watch program, iWATCH, beginning this weekend in Los Angeles, advises the public that these nine suspicious signs should be reported to police:

—People drawing or measuring important buildings.

—Strangers asking questions about security or building security procedures.

—Briefcase, suitcase, backpack or package left behind.

—Cars or trucks left in "No Parking" zones in front of important buildings.

—Intruders in secure areas where they are not supposed to be.

—A person wearing clothes that are too big and too heavy for the weather.

—Chemical smells or fumes that worry you.

—Questions about sensitive information such as building blueprints, security plans or VIP travel schedules without a right or need to know.

—Purchasing supplies or equipment that can be used to make bombs or weapons or purchasing uniforms without having proper credentials.

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The iWATCH program advises people to be alert for those behaviors at these 12 important types of places:

—Government buildings.

—Religious facilities.

—Amusement parks.

—Sports/Entertainment venues.

—High-rise buildings.

—Mass-gathering locations — such as parades and fairs.

—Schools.

—Hotels.

—Theaters.

—Shopping malls.

—Bridges.

—Public transportation.