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Suspicious Package
Suspicious Package
Letter and Parcel Bomb Recognition Checklist
What to look for:
Foreign mail, air mail, and special deliveries.
Restrictive markings such as “
CONFIDENTIAL
” or “
PERSONAL
”.
Excessive postage.
Handwritten or poorly typed address. Incorrect titles.
Misspellings of common words.
Oily stains or discoloration on package. Strange odor.
Strange sounds.
Excessive weight.
Rigid, lopsided, or uneven envelopes. Excessive tape or string.
Visual distractions. No return address.
Handling Suspicious Packages
DO NOT
open or shake it.
DO NOT
carry or show to others.
DO NOT
bring to the Police Department.
DO NOT
sniff, touch or taste.
DO
alert others in the area.
Leave the area, close doors and prevent others from entering by using signs or guarding.
Putting as much distance as possible between yourself and the package is the safest precaution.
Wash hands with soap and water.
Call the University Police at 617-627-6911.
Create a list of persons in the room where the package was received.