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What is "Transit
Watch?"
The Transit Watch campaign is a
nationwide safety and security awareness
program designed to encourage the active
participation of transit passengers and
employees in working together to
maintain a safe transit environment.

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Spartanburg Public
Safety Department
To report
suspicious activities: Call SPARTA, (864) 562-4BUS or call 911
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"Transit Watch" asks you to be the “eyes and ears” of
SPARTA transit system!
Be on the alert for suspicious packages. If you spot an
unattended package, look for the following:
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Placement in an out-of-the-way location
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Individuals in the act of abandoning the package and
hastily departing the area
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Unusual attached batteries, wires, tanks, bottles or
bags that might contain chemicals
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An attached message
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A
suspicious cloud, mist, gas, vapor, odor or seeping
fluid
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Nearby individuals showing signs of illness or
distress
Be on the
alert for suspicious behavior. If you spot a suspicious
individual engaged in questionable activity, look for
the following:
Recommended course of action:
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Do not confront
suspicious individuals. Contact a transit employee
or the police immediately. In the event of a
suspicious package, do not use a cellular phone
until you are a safe distance away.
Be
informed and have a plan of action.
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Familiarize yourself with transit facility entrances
and exits.
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Follow transit authority instructions in a speedy
but orderly fashion.
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Do not block bus doors from closing.
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Remain calm and listen for announcements.
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Assist fellow passengers and follow the Golden Rule:
Watch out for the safety of others just as you
would have them watch out for your safety.
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"Transit
Watch"

Transit Watch
was developed by the U.S. Department of
Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) in partnership with the American Public
Transportation Association (APTA), the Community
Transportation Association of America (CTAA),
the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), and the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s
Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
"Transit Watch"
Tip!
Do
not confront suspicious individuals. Contact a
transit employee or the police immediately.
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