Everyone a sensor with Eagle Eyes program Published Jan. 17, 2007 By Steve Brady 21st Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AFB, Colo. -- Force protection is at the forefront of many minds, especially while working on a military installation. The Air Force Eagle Eyes Program is one avenue to report suspicious activity. "It's for deterring terrorism by recognizing and reporting pre-attack activities," said Special Agent Crystal Morado, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 803 here. "It is a global 'neighborhood watch,' and is applicable to on-base and off-base populations." Recently, a civilian employee made an Eagle Eyes report. He reported the passenger of an SUV operating a laptop computer while parked near Building 1013, and said there was a coaxial cable running through the luggage rack into the rear of the vehicle and a six-inch cable on the rear of the vehicle. After a thorough investigation by OSI, it was determined the individuals were on base for a legitimate reason. But reporting suspicious activity is still paramount. "The program is important because every terrorist act is preceded by observable planning activities," Agent Morado said. "When troops and citizens know what to look for and how to report suspicious activity, terrorist acts can be prevented." Anyone can make a report by calling the AFOSI Detachment 803 at 556-4347 or the 21st Security Forces Law Enforcement desk 24 hours a day at 556-4000. Suspicious activity can also be reported to local, county, state or federal law enforcement. Officials recommend reporting the following activities: Surveillance - the recording or monitoring of activities Elicitation - the attempt to gain information about military operations, capabilities or people without an obvious need to know Test of security - assessments of response strengths and weaknesses Acquiring supplies - purchasing or stealing of dangerous or controlled items Suspicious people who don't belong - people who look out of place Dry run - note people moving around from place to place without an apparent purpose of doing it, perhaps several times Deploying assets, getting into position - people loading up vehicles with weaponry/explosives, etc, people in military uniforms who don't look right or ones standing around looking like they're waiting for something to happen "Every Airman and citizen can make a difference by recognizing what to report and reporting it to law enforcement," she said. "Too often individuals feel they are being paranoid or silly and therefore do not contact law enforcement. However this information may be the piece of the puzzle the law enforcement agencies need. Law enforcement officers can not be everywhere; we need the eyes and ears of the community."