WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US government has teamed up with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to enlist fans of college sports as volunteers on alert against any signs of terrorist attacks, the Department of Homeland Security said in a release.
"We recognize the valuable role each person can play in identifying and reporting potential threats, and we remain thankful to the for the continued partnership with the NCAA through its public awareness campaign," NCAA Vice President Mark Lewis stated on Tuesday.
The Homeland Security Department and the NCAA jointly released a new public service announcement for the upcoming US national college Winter and Spring Championships to remind fans to stay safe and alert, the release noted.
"We want all participants to be sure to stay alert and keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary," Johnson noted.
The new media warning encourages fans to report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement and will appear at all of the 90 NCAA Championships.
Since 2011, the Department of Homeland Security has partnered with various entities to create public service announcements and digital awareness products through the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, the release added.
