OPINION: Don’t hesitate to report suspicious activity

It is physically impossible for police to be everywhere at once.

Our resource capacity doesn’t allow it, so we send our resources to where they are needed or where we believe they are needed.

We depend on the public to be our eyes and ears in the community and report suspicious behaviour. After all, who knows what is normal in your street better than you.

Some people fail to call the police simply because they are not aware of what might be suspicious.

Others may notice suspicious activity and be hesitant to call, while other people may take for granted that someone else has already called.

Don’t wait, call the police immediately about all suspicious activity, anonymously if you wish.

Don’t worry about being embarrassed if your suspicions prove unfounded. Think instead about what might happen if you don’t.

What is Suspicious: Anything that seems even slightly “out of place” for the area or time of day in which it occurs is suspicious. Obvious things to watch for include:

Your call may save a life, prevent an injury or stop a criminal act.

For 24-hour police assistance, call Broome Police Station on 131 444 or in an emergency dial 000. Anyone with information for police can call Broome Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.