Suspicious Packages and Objects
Remember
If you have any reason to believe that a letter or parcel is suspicious, don't take a chance or worry about potential embarrassment. Call Safety and Security immediately at (603) 646-4000.
Three rules
- Do not touch the package or object.
- Do not tamper with it.
- Do not attempt to move it.
Other tips
- Do not try to open the package or letter.
- Isolate the object and evacuate the immediate area.
- Do not put the object in water or in a confined space such as a desk drawer or filing cabinet.
- If possible, open windows in the immediate area.
Characteristics of suspicious packages and objects
- Special deliveries, foreign mail, or air mail
- Restrictive markings, such as "confidential" or "personal"
- Excessive postage
- Handwritten or poorly typed address
- Incorrect titles
- Misspelling of common words
- Oily stains or discolorations on package
- Excessive weight
- Rigid, lopsided, or uneven envelopes
- Protruding wires or tinfoil
- Excessive tape or string
- Visual distractions such as illustrations
- No return address
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