Telephone Threat
Suspicious Packages
Biological or Chemical
When in the office
100

3 questions to ask?

a. When is the bomb going to explode?

b. Where is it right now?

c. What does it look like?

d. What kind of bomb is it?

e. What will cause it to explode?

f. Did you place the bomb?

100

5 characteristics to trigger suspicion of a package

a. Are unexpected or from someone unfamiliar to you.

b. Have no return address, one that doesn’t match the postmark, or can’t be verified as legitimate.

c. Are marked with restrictive endorsements such as “Personal,” “Confidential,” or “Do not X-ray.”

d. Have inappropriate or unusual labeling such as threatening language

e. Have protruding wires or aluminum foil, strange odors or stains.

f. Have excessive postage or packaging material, such as masking tape and string.

g. Are of unusual weight given their size or are lopsided or oddly shaped.

h. Are not addressed to a specific person.

100

3 things to do if biological or chemical agents in package.

a. Never sniff or smell suspicious mail.

b. Place suspicious envelopes or packages in a plastic bag or some other type of container to prevent leakage of contents.

c. Leave the room and close the door or section off the area to prevent others from entering.

d. Wash your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading any powder to your face.

e. If you are at work, report the incident to your building security official or an available supervisor, who should notify police and other authorities without delay.

f. List all people who were in the room or area when this suspicious letter or package was recognized.

100

3 things to do if a bomb is in the office

Don't handle the device

Assess threat to people served

Evacuate

Notify a supervisor

Call 911

Ensure individuals can be picked up or leave.

200

Finish this sentence

Keep the caller on the phone and blank everything they said.

Record

300

Who should you notify if you get a phone call?

The police and the building manager.