If you are unsure of a piece of mail, please contact Security on 0117 92 87848 for further advice and assitance. Adverse physical reaction to the handling of the package- itching or irritation to the eyes.Unusually printed address that may include spelling mistakes.The package being sealed in such a way as to encourage the opening of the package at a particular end.Unusual smell emanating from the package.Greasey or oily patches on the package.Restrictive markings Possibly mailed from a foreign country Excessive postage Misspelled words Addressed to title only or incorrect title Wrong title with name Badly typed or written. Isolate and look for indicators No return address. If you believe a letter or package is suspicious: Stop. Some indicators of a suspicious package can include If you receive a suspicious letter or package what should you do Handle with care. There are a number of characteristics that may lead you to become suspicious of a letter or package. The Health and Safety Executive also identifies various precautions for general mail handling at the following link If you see any abnormal object that raises your suspicion, it is always best to let Emergency.
Identify the danger area, cordon off, and evacuate a clear zone of at least 300 feet, including floors below and above the object. Suspicious Packages (Office document, 456kB) When a suspicious object is discovered, the following procedures are recommended: Report the location and an accurate description of the object to the appropriate authorities.Here is a guidance document from the University Security team. If you identify a suspicious letter or package: If the item is highly suspicious (e.g. Are marked with restrictive endorsements, such as "Personal" or "Confidential.Here you will find information on suspect mail, this document offers guidance from Royal Mail.Are of unusual weight, given their size, or are lopsided or oddly shaped.Have no return address, or have one that can't be verified as legitimate.Are addressed to someone no longer with your organization or are otherwise outdated.Have excessive postage, handwritten or poorly typed address, incorrect titles or titles with no name, or misspellings of common words.It may also be labeled with restrictive endorsements Fragile: Handle with Care, Rush: Do Note Delay, Personal, Confidential, or Do Not X-Ray. Are unexpected or from someone unfamiliar to you. If a package is unprofessionally wrapped with excessive packing material such as tape and/or string it should be treated as suspicious.Have any powdery substance on the outside.Some typical characteristics which ought to trigger suspicion include letters or parcels that: When it comes to detecting whether a package or piece of mail looks suspiciousthere are certain common characteristics that will be obvious. Do not tamper with the suspicious package as it is evidence of a potential crime and may be used by investigators. It is possible that a suspicious piece of mail or a package may be delivered directly to a department by a delivery service, or slip past Mailroom inspection. If you suspect you have received a suspicious package, isolate the item, maintain a safe distance from the item, wash your hands, and immediately call. If a suspicious package or envelope is spotted in the mailroom by the mailroom personnel, the item is isolated and Public Safety is notified at 4-4911. Isolate the damaged or suspicious item immediately. Notify their supervisor, security personnel, or local law enforcement. The Mailroom personnel follow the U S Postal Service guidelines with regard to handling mail. Personnel suspicious of a letter or parcel should be trained to take the following measures: Be wary of unexpected packages, and check the return address.
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