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America's Waterway Watch

America's Waterway Watch is a public outreach program encouraging participants to simply report suspicious activity to the Coast Guard and/or other law enforcement agencies. Unlike some Neighborhood Watch programs, for example, you are not formally joining an organization -- there are no meetings, membership cards or membership requirements -- and you do not become an agent of the Coast Guard or any other law enforcement agency. 

Always remember that people are not suspicious, behavior is!

Here are some situational examples of behaviors and activities that may help you determine what is suspicious and, thus, what should be reported:

  • Unusual operations of a vessel, small boat, or a boat and vehicle on land.
  • People taking still photos or video tape of bridges, trains or tracks, U.S. buildings, government vessels or facility's or other items that might be used to cause harm to the U.S.
  • A person running away from an area close to a secure facility.
  • A person engaged in what looks like surveillance
  • Suspicious Conditions or Physical breaches of security

What should I do?

NEVER approach someone you fear may be about to commit an illegal act or crime. Make some notes, such as the person's appearance, clothing, car license plate, and the type of boat, vehicle or aircraft involved. Take a picture if you can, but keep your distance if the situation seems hostile. 

 
Call the National Response Center at 877-24WATCH If There Is Immediate Danger to Life or Property, Call 9-1-1 or Call the Coast Guard on Marine Channel 16.