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If you see a package that appears suspicious:

  • DO NOT open it or shake it.
  • DO NOT carry it or show to others.
  • DO NOT sniff, touch or taste.
  • DO alert others in the area.
  • Leave the area, prevent others from entering.
  • Call local law enforcement immediately.

What to look for:

  • Foreign mail, air mail, special deliveries.
  • Restrictive markings such as "CONFIDENTIAL" or "Personal."
  • Excessive postage.
  • Handwritten or poorly typed address.
  • Incorrect titles.
  • Misspellings of common words.
  • Oily stains or discoloration on package.
  • Strange odor.
  • Strange sounds.
  • Excessive weight.
  • Rigid, lopsided, or uneven envelopes.
  • Excessive tape or string.
  • Visual distractions. No return address.

REMEMBER: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!! Call your local law enforcement immediately.