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U. S. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration

Issue No. 35

Office of Safety and Security
Transit Security Newsletter

March, 2003


LARGE VEHICLE BOMB INDICATOR CHECKLIST

INDICATOR

SUSPICIOUS

YES NO
       
1. Holes in vehicle    
2. Powder/prill deposits    
3. Rusting seams    
4. Excess weight    
5. Interior blacked out    
6. Hydraulic tail life    
7. Recently painted    
8. Additional fuel tanks    
9. Door trims    
10. Illegally parked    
11. Parked near possible target    
12. Abnormal location    
13. No loading or unloading    
14. New parts    
15. Unusual smells    
16. Tampering or modifications    
17. Spare tire    
18. Glass    
19. String, wire, tape    
20. Excess wire or cable    
21. Dashboard    
22. Radio antenna    
23. Other antenna    
24. Fresh undercoating    
25. License plates    
26. Vehicle identification number    
27. Packages in front passenger area    
28. Gas filler neck    
29. False walls    
30. Tailgate    
31. Reported stolen    

Look at the general condition of the vehicle.  This will give an idea of what might or might not be out of place. Check the area around and under the vehicle for signs of tampering or any obvious devices, packages, and alterations to the vehicle.

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