The Cow is a normal human avatar until the knife comes out. Pressing 1, drawing the weapon, slashing, or throwing with E replaces that avatar with the upright cow. Putting the knife away returns the human model. Security drawing a pistol is not that transform. Learn the difference before you shout.
Proof versus suspicion
| Behavior | How sure | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Model becomes a cow with a blade | Certain | Security shoots. Everyone else breaks line of sight |
| Throw or slash you can see | Certain | Call the spot: rocket room, tent, lab, pier |
| Slash audio through a wall | Nearby attack | Move to Security. Do not run into the room |
| Following a solo player into a dead end and ignoring Cash | High | Leave that room. Tell Security the door |
| Standing on a dropped gun without picking it up | High | Hold a crossfire. Do not run in alone |
| Picking up Cash inside the group | Low | Keep space. Innocent players do this all round |
Fresh bodies are the map. Note who is missing and who is walking the other way.
There is no innocent task list that proves someone is crew. Not grabbing Cash is a hint, not a verdict. Random accusations get Security killed by the friendly-fire rule, which hands the Cow the round.
Use map positions for the rooms that make these tells easier to see, and Researcher survival for the pathing test.