Sep 23, 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the community of the "iWatchTexas" program ahead of National "If You See Something, Say Something" Awareness Day which lands this Wednesday, Sept. 25. "iWatchTexas" is a program the public can use to report suspicious activity or behavior that may indicate criminal, terroristic, or school safety-related events. Texas DPS says the public can report any suspicious activity via the iWatchTexas mobile app, online, or by calling 1-844-643-2251. A report usually takes less than five minutes, and once submitted each report is reviewed by law enforcement analysts. All reports are confidential and providing contact information is optional which can allow follow-up questions. Texas DPS also provides some examples of behaviors and activities to report. Those are the following: Comments made regarding killing or harming someone. Strangers asking questions about building security features and procedures. A social media post about a possible school attack. People requesting sensitive information, such as blueprints, security plans, or VIP travel schedules, without a need to know. Purchasing supplies that could be used to make bombs or weapons or purchasing uniforms without having the proper credentials. Taking photographs or videos of security features, such as cameras or checkpoints. “Our state is safer when we all do our part to speak up if we see something strange or suspicious and that includes reporting suspicious behavior or activity in and around schools and out in the community,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Through the iWatchTexas program, Texans can quickly and easily communicate with law enforcement officers and help protect our state." The iWatchTexas app is free and available to iPhone users on the Apple App Store and Android users on Google Play. DPS says the iWatchTexas program is not designed to report emergencies and if a situation requires an emergency response, to call 911.
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