Eagle Eyes relies on your vigilance Published Nov. 17, 2009 By Air Force Office of Special Investigations Public Affairs CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- As a result of the 9-11 terrorist attack, the Air Force implemented an antiterrorism program called "Eagle Eyes," locally managed by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation. Much like a neighborhood watch program, the Eagle Eyes program is an aggressive Air Force-wide neighborhood watch program that educates people on observable activities and what to do if they see something suspicious. The motto for Eagle Eyes is Watch. Report. Protect. Eagle Eyes enlists the help of base personnel whether active duty, reservist, family members, or civilian contractors and the civilian communities surrounding the base to remain vigilant and keep their eyes and ears open to any suspicious activities. The 2001 attack did not just spontaneously happen. There were precursor events that occurred that eventually led up to the attack. These terrorists conducted surveillance, planned their attacks and rehearsed their operation." Lessons learned in the federal law enforcement and intelligence communities played a key role in the development of Eagle Eyes. Every terrorist act is preceded by observable activities. These activities usually include surveillance, elicitation for information, tests of security, acquiring certain supplies, a dry run -- practicing the terrorist act, and deploying the assets to commit the act. Once the assets are deployed to commit the attack, it is almost always too late to prevent the act from occurring. AFOSI Det 120 special agents here are out on the streets on daily basis briefing Eagle Eyes information not only to the base community, but also to local vendors and companies that may be of interest to a terrorist. Through education, it is possible to train individuals on how to help prevent a terrorist attack from occurring. Once a potential indicator is observed, it is reported to AFOSI through various channels. AFOSI then investigates the reported activity. Here are some examples of what has been reported through the Eagle Eyes program to AFOSI Detachments around the United States: - a duffle bag containing Air Force flight suits stolen from an Airman's vehicle; - two females attempted to elicit information from Security Forces members concerning missile and troop operations; and -two unidentified males entered a local copier store and laminated a suspected counterfeit military identification card. By reaching out to Air Force members, their families and the local community through educational briefings and word of mouth, these incidents were reported in a timely manner. By reporting these incidents, potential criminal or terrorist plots were foiled. Report any suspicious activity to the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Law Enforcement Desk at (575) 784-4111, who will then notify AFOSI.