Detecting Suspicious Packages / Letters

LETTER AND PACKAGE BOMB INDICATORS

Detecting Suspicious Packages / Letters
REMEMBER: The item does not have to be delivered by a carrier. Most bombers set up and deliver the bomb themselves.
-If delivered by carrier, inspect for lumps, bulges, or protrusions, without applying pressure.
-If delivered by carrier, balance check if lopsided or heavy sided.
-Handwritten addresses or labels from companies are improper. Check to see if the company exists and if they sent a package or letter.
-Packages wrapped in string are automatically suspicious, as modern packaging materials have eliminated the need for twine or string.
-Excess postage on small packages or letters indicates that the object was not weighed by the Post Office.
-No postage or non-canceled postage.
-Any foreign writing, addresses, or postage.
-Handwritten notes, such as: "To Be Opened in the Privacy of", "CONFIDENTIAL", etc.
-Improper spelling of common names, places, or titles.
-Generic or incorrect titles.
-Leaks, stains, or protruding wires, string, tape, etc.
-Hand delivered or dropped off for a friend packages or letters.
-No return address or nonsensical return address.
-Any letters or packages arriving before or after a phone call from an unknown person asking if the item
 as received.