Reporting Suspicious Movements – Basic 4 Security Education Lesson Note (First Term)

What is Reporting? Reporting means telling the right people about suspicious movements you have seen. It’s sharing important information to keep everyone safe.

Who to Report To

1. Immediate Family

• Tell your parents first
• Inform older siblings
• Alert any adult at home
• Do this right away

2. Security Personnel

• Neighborhood security guards
• Police officers
• Vigilante groups
• School security (if at school)

3. Community Leaders

• Street/ward chairman
• Landlord association leader
• Religious leaders
• Youth leaders

How to Report Properly

Step 1: Stay Safe Don’t follow the suspicious person. Go to a safe place first. Make sure you’re not in danger.

Step 2: Tell Quickly Report immediately. Don’t wait till later. Time is very important. Quick reports prevent crime.

Step 3: Give Clear Information

• Who: Describe the person (tall, short, what they wore)
• What: Explain what they were doing
• Where: Say exactly where you saw them
• When: Tell the time it happened
• How: Describe how they were acting

What to Say When Reporting “I saw someone checking door locks on our street.” “A stranger was following children from school.” “Someone is hiding behind the mosque.” “A man is taking pictures of houses.”

Important Numbers to Know

• Police: 112 or 199
• Your area security post number
• Parents’ phone numbers
• Trusted neighbor’s number

Why Reporting is Important Stops crime before it happens. Protects your family and neighbors. Helps security do their job. Makes the neighborhood safer. You become a community helper.

Remember: See something, say something! Your report can save lives!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. Reporting means _______ the right people.
2. Tell your _______ first about suspicious movement.
3. Report suspicious movement _______.
4. Give _______ information when reporting.
5. The police emergency number is _______.

B. Who should you report to? Number in order (1-3): ___ Police/Security ___ Your parents ___ Community leaders

C. True or False:

D. Follow suspicious people before reporting. _______

1. Wait till tomorrow to report. _______
2. Describe what the person looked like. _______
3. Your report can prevent crime. _______
4. Only adults can report. _______

E. What information should you give? List 4 things:

1. Practice reporting: You saw someone hiding behind cars at 3pm. Write what you would say: