Suspicious Mail / Package

What You Should Do

1. Do not handle the letter/package. Do not shake or bump
2. Isolate the letter/package and look for indicators of potential hazards. Indicators of potential hazards include:
   1. No return address & the presence of restrictive markings (e.g. PERSONAL, SPECIAL DELIVERY).
   2. Excessive postage or post marks from a foreign country.
   3. Addressed to the employee’s title only (no name); or addressed to the wrong name or title.
   4. Misspelled words or badly typed or written address.
   5. Wires protruding from the package.
   6. Package is lopsided or uneven,
   7. Package has a strange odor.
   8. Outside of the package shows evidence of oily stains, discolorations, or crystallization on the wrapper/envelope.
   9. Excessive taping or string.
   10. Do not open, smell or taste the package.
   11. Treat the letter/package as suspect.
3. If received on campus contact the Massasoit College Police.
   1. 508-427-1296;
   2. pick-up the nearest emergency blue-light phone, classroom emergency phone, emergency call box or;
   3. Call 911.
4. If the parcel is opened and/or a threat is identified, take the following actions immediately:
   1. For a bomb:
      1. Evacuate the area where the package was received immediately.
      2. On campus, call the College Police immediately. See Bomb Threat for further information.
   2. For a radiological hazard:
      1. Don’t handle the package and evacuate the area immediately.
      2. If you have contamination on your hands or person, do not spread the contamination to other areas or persons.
      3. On campus, call MPD immediately.
   3. For a biological or chemical hazard:
      1. Do not handle the package.
      2. Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Do not spread contamination to other areas or other persons.
      3. On campus, call MPD immediately.
   4. For other hazards, such as sharp objects or razor blades:
      1. Do not handle the package
      2. On campus, call MPD immediately.

What Will Happen.

1. MPD will immediately dispatch officers to the scene.
2. MPD Dispatch will activate the Fire Department, Specialized Agencies, and EMS, as necessary.
3. If necessary, the Massasoit College emergency alert system will be activated with information & instructions pertaining to the emergency.
4. MPD will establish on-scene command and coordinate all responding agencies.
5. If necessary, an “all clear” message will be issued once the situation has resolved