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 in an immediate  emergency.

"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:

• Placement in an out-of-the-way location

• Individuals in the act of abandoning the package and hastily departing the area

• Unusual attached batteries, wires, tanks, bottles or bags that might contain chemicals

• An attached message
• A suspicious cloud, mist, gas, vapor, odor or seeping fluid
• 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:

• Visible signs of nervousness
• Excessive sweating
• Sprayer bottles or aerosol canisters

• Inappropriate clothing that is excessively baggy or too heavy in warm weather.

Recommended course of action:

• 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.

• Familiarize yourself with transit facility entrances and exits.
• Follow transit authority instructions in a speedy but orderly fashion.
• Do not block bus doors from closing.
• Remain calm and listen for announcements.
• 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.