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Demonstration/Protest Activity Awareness: effective July 8, 2016

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  PURPOSE - Recent events and media coverage in Minneapolis, Baton Rouge and the Dallas, Texas shooting have prompted further protests across the United States. The potential for unscheduled demonstrations is likely to increase over the weekend to include the greater Atlanta area. 

Team Robins and local media have noted a planned protest in downtown Atlanta around 6 p.m. this evening, July 8. 

It is recommended that if you are traveling this weekend that you check the news prior to departure to avoid these areas. If you inadvertently find yourself in an area where people are demonstrating, you should leave the area. There is no current information to suggest these demonstrations will become violent, but recent events have included freeway access disruptions, property damage and counter protest activities which have resulted in violent confrontations. 

Here are Some Quick Tips for Personal Safety and Security:

· Keep a low profile. Your dress, conduct, and mannerisms should not attract attention. Make an effort to blend into the local environment.  Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.  Avoid publicity and large groups. Stay away from civil disturbances and demonstrations.

· Be alert for anything suspicious or out of place. Do not give personal information over the telephone. If you think you are being followed, go to a pre-selected secure area such as a military base or police station. Immediately report the incident to the military police, security forces or law enforcement agencies. Instruct your family and associates not to provide strangers with information about you or your family.

· Know the location of the nearest U.S. Military Base, military organization or Law Enforcement Agency.

Report suspicious activity near the bases to the Eagles Eyes Line at:
(478) 926-3937

Other Important numbers

AFOSI Det. 105 DSN: 468-2141 or COMM: (478) 926-2141
78 ABW/CP: DSN: 497-2612 or COMM: (478) 327-2612
78 SFS/BDOC: DSN: 468-2187 or COMM: (478) 926-2187
Law Enforcement Agency:  Call 911