Bombs or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) can be designed to resemble common packages, bags, or other household items.
If you encounter a suspicious package, backpack, or other item that looks abandoned or that you are not expecting the following indicators may be some, but not all, of the signs that a package may pose a danger.
- Protruding wires, leaks, stains, or strange odors, etc.
- Excessive tape, string or twine.
- Oily spots, discolorations, or crystallization on the wrapper.
- Excessive postage or no postage.
- Addressing mistakes and issues, including misspelled words, badly typed or written addresses, wrong titles with names, no return addresses, etc.
If you see one or more of these tell-tale signs, you should:
- STOP...don’t handle the item.
- Don’t open, smell, or taste it.
- Isolate the package immediately.
- Call 911 and notify your supervisor.
