{"id":1025,"date":"2026-01-22T16:05:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wyomingtraining.com\/subject-matter-minute-blog\/?p=1025"},"modified":"2026-01-22T16:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:05:41","slug":"subject-matter-minute-episode-74-see-something-say-something","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wyomingtraining.com\/subject-matter-minute-blog\/subject-matter-minute-episode-74-see-something-say-something\/","title":{"rendered":"Subject Matter Minute, Episode #74 – See Something, Say Something"},"content":{"rendered":"

The below post is taken from the Video Blog, the Subject Matter Minute. You can view the episode on YouTube if you would like. Find it here:\u00a0Episode #74 – See Something, Say Something<\/a><\/p>\n

If YouTube is blocked for you or your agency, you can scroll to the bottom of this post to view it from Google Drive. (I would prefer you view it on YouTube, so I know how many people have watched)<\/p>\n

You can also listen to an audio version<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Subject Matter Minute. It\u2019s been so long since I\u2019ve recorded one of these that my hip is pretty much completely healed. I\u2019ve been given the green light from my doctor to \u201cdo whatever,\u201d and I feel good. He did actually say \u201cno running\u201d, but I pretty much hate running, so that\u2019s not a problem. It sure is nice not struggling to put on socks and being able to ride a bike without my leg sticking out like this. (show with hands) If you have been putting off taking care of a hip, I suggest scheduling surgery now. Thanks to those that emailed me about their experiences with the surgery\u2026 you helped with the process!<\/p>\n

Today I\u2019m talking about something a little more serious than my usual topics, but one that is, unfortunately, something that probably needs to be in the back of our minds \u2014 I\u2019m going to introduce you to the \u201cIf You See Something, Say Something\u00ae\u201d campaign by the Dept of Homeland Security. (music)<\/p>\n

Before I dive in, I want to thank the team over at Homeland Security. This is their baby, and while there were quite a few of them in the email chain, we got the info sorted quickly. A special thanks to Spencer Pollock as he was the lead.<\/p>\n

Ok\u2026 if you see something, say something\u2026 First of all, this isn\u2019t about being paranoid or assuming the worst about people. It\u2019s not about spying on your neighbors, either\u2026 It\u2019s a reminder that things do happen and to stay aware of your surroundings, trust your instincts, and report suspicious behavior that seems unusual or out of place.<\/p>\n

With this campaign, the key word here is \u2014 behavior. We aren\u2019t simply reporting things we don\u2019t like\u2026 this is about actions, not about someone\u2019s appearance, race, religion, or personal beliefs.<\/p>\n

So, if we are asking you to report suspicious behavior, we need to talk about what that looks like.<\/p>\n

The list can look long, but most of it boils down to a few simple ideas. First of all, Suspicious activity is “any unusual behavior that might suggest someone is planning or preparing to cause harm.”<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve whittled this list down a bit from what I was given, but you can see the full list in the show notes.<\/p>\n

Some of the more pertinent examples include:<\/p>\n

Strange or unusual behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n