What a Baseline Is

• Learn the usual activity on your block
• Know who belongs and when they move
• Track common sounds and notable changes

Why It Matters

• Spot anomalies against a known normal
• Reduce hesitation during a real problem
• Catch small shifts before bigger trouble

Build a Profile

• Note regular vehicles and their spots
• Track neighbor activity, delivery, service rhythms
• Learn typical foot traffic and pace

Map the Terrain

• Identify observation points and sightlines
• Mark entry, exit, and choke points
• Plan a fallback path to safer ground

Day vs Night

• Daytime brings deliveries and steady traffic
• Night reduces traffic; idle vehicles stand out
• Learn how lighting and sound shift

What Breaks Pattern

• Unknown vehicle parked far too long
• Repeated slow drive-bys or watching figures
• Tampered doors, new faces lingering without errand