What Should I Do
If I see a suspicious package?
DO NOT open or shake it.
DO NOT carry or show to others.
DO NOT sniff, touch or taste.
DO alert others in the area.
Leave the area, prevent others from entering.
Create a list of persons in the room where the package was received.
Call the Tufts Police: x66911.
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.
- 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 sniff, touch or taste.
- DO place on stable surface, preferably a Bio-Safety Cabinet.
- DO alert others in the area.
- Leave the area, close doors and prevent others from entering by using signs or guarding.
- Distance and separation are the safest precautions to take.
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Create a list of persons in the room where the package was received.
