How to Recognize Suspicious Packages and Mail All staff must remain alert for the tell-tale signs of potentially dangerous mail and packages. Although occurrences are extremely rare, it is essential to know what to do when suspicious mail is received. It is important that every employee handling or receiving mail can identify a suspicious letter or parcel. Give this list to LUPD and Office of EHS & Risk Management. If possible, create a list of persons who were in the room or area when this suspicious letter or package was recognized and a list of persons who also may have handled this package or letter.Notify supervisor, Office of EHS & Risk Management (880-7115), and University Post Office.Seek additional instructions for exposed or potentially exposed persons.WASH hands with soap and water to prevent spreading potentially infectious material to face or skin.If possible, shut off the ventilation system. Leave the area, close any doors, and take action to prevent others from entering the area.Alert others in the area about the suspicious package or envelope.Put the package or envelope down on a stable surface do not sniff, touch, taste, or look closely at it or at contents, which may have spilled.Do not carry the package or envelope, show it to others or allow others to examine it.Do not shake or empty contents of any suspicious package or envelope.It is always better to be safe than sorry.DO NOT OPEN IT! Notify LUPD Immediately, 880-7777 Handling Suspicious Packages or Envelopes Listen to your intuition and do not worry about embarrassment if you are wrong about a package being suspicious. Do not use a cell phone or device that sends a signal because it could trigger an explosive device. The authorities will determine if you need to undergo decontamination, medical treatment, or simply monitoring for any side-effects. Leaving the area could potentially spread dangerous or deadly materials to other locations, including your home. It is important to section off or isolate the package so other people do not enter the area. If you think you are dealing with a suspicious package, leave the room and close the door behind you. Do not open the item or shake or empty the contents. Do NOT sniff, taste, or touch the package or ask others to do the same. Be aware if the package has an unknown liquid or powder seeping through the wrapping or a strange odor. It may also be labeled with restrictive endorsements – Fragile: Handle with Care, Rush: Do Note Delay, Personal, Confidential, or Do Not X-Ray. If a package is unprofessionally wrapped with excessive packing material such as tape and/or string it should be treated as suspicious. Sometimes suspicious packages are delivered with no postage. A package with excessive postage (more than was necessary for a package to reach its destination) should be treated as suspicious. Suspicious packages often do not have a return address, or they may be postmarked from a city that does not match the return address. Suspicious packages are often addressed by hand in all capital letters, or with cut-and-paste lettering. It is important for you to prepare and know how to identify a suspicious package and what you can do to stay safe.
You could come into contact with a suspicious package at home, at work, or when you are out in public. These suspicious packages could contain a bomb, biological, chemical, or radiological threats. Sometimes people send items and materials through the mail that are dangerous. There is something about opening the mailbox to find a postcard from a loved one or a care-package with homemade cookies that can make your day.īut not all packages are filled with love. If you are anything like me, you love getting mail.
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