
This document was produced in cooperation with the Emergency Management Division of the Washington State Military Department. Were there any background noises? Remarks:ĭate: Other languages (All files are PDF.) suspicious package (however small this may seem to be) is considered by. If voice is familiar, whom did it sound like? Ref: SAGN:005:02 RE: Suspicious Packages Biological /Chemical threats by post. Unidentified parcels, packages, bags and other items left unattended for some time must be considered as suspicious and reported to the most senior person on. Call for help and evacuate the area immediately.

Isolate the package/letter and leave the area. Turn off fans or ventilation units in the area if possible. Do not block sidewalks or other areas used by emergency officials. If upon opening a letter or package you come in contact with a suspicious substance Do not try to clean it up.

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE PROTOCOL WINDOWS

Be aware of background noise, special voice characteristics, music, machinery or other sounds.Keep the caller on the line, and write down everything that is said. Take good notes when talking to the person on the telephone.Get as much information from the caller as possible.Your place of employment should have a plan in place instructing what to do when a bomb threat is received. All bomb threats should be taken very seriously and handled as though an explosive were in the building. Ensure you have a suspect package / evacuation plan in place (fire evacuation system is generally suitable).Bomb threats are usually received by telephone, but they may also be received by note, letter or e-mail.If possible, ensure that a list is compiled of each member of staff and all visitors names and location within the building at the time of the event, and contact details.Do keep all persons who have been near the package together and, as far as possible, isolated from others.Do keep all evacuated persons available for questioning by the police, do not allow them to disperse.Do not touch your eyes, nose or other part of your body in case your hands are contaminated.Leave the area, close doors and prevent others from entering by using signs or guarding. Do evacuate the building / immediate vicinity keeping clear of the suspect package. Handling Suspicious Packages DO NOT open or shake it.Do switch off any extract fans / air conditioning.Do place the package on a flat surface, if possible in a sealable container or plastic bag (if it's been opened leave it).(Packaging/Transport Protocol) based upon the anticipated level of. Do not bend the envelope or package, or place it in water. NOTE: All suspicious packages should always be cleared of explosive hazards prior to.

