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of options to protect yourself from thefts or product Here are a few things to consider:
diversions. • Establish a baseline threshold that meets your

Large thefts of product company’s risk tolerance.
have the potential to impact • Establish relationships with your state or regional
FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordinator.
the supply chain, be utilized • Establish a relationship with your state or regional
for more nefarious acts includ- DHS Terrorism Liaison and Education Officer.

ing smuggling or terrorism, or • If you are impacted by an actual or suspected
be part of international crime criminal act, always report it to your local police
department first and let them get the ball rolling
rings. Actual inappropriate for you.
purchases which are less likely • Contact the FBI and or Department of Homeland

to raise red flags have the po- Security for assistance if you feel local authorities
are not taking sufficient action or the situation
tential of similar consequences. merits immediate escalation.

• Contact NPGA for help connecting with the appro-
The propane industry has a number of valu- priate official if you do not have a point of contact
able resources at our disposal to support or drive with your federal partners and need assistance
immediate and commensurate action to protect the after a theft, suspicious purchase or activity, or
public, your brand, and the industry, but you have to other criminal concern related to a hazardous
be willing to enact them when the risk is beyond your material.■
tolerance.

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