Suspicious Packages

How do I know what makes a package or letter 鈥渟uspicious鈥�? And what should you do?

Sometimes a person will make a telephone or email threat prior to leaving a package, regardless of that, please contact Campus Safety at (760-483-7411) as soon as that happens (see below sections on how to respond to these types of threats). Some suspicious-looking packages are not actually weapons or look humorous because of how they are addressed or marked鈥� but it's still important to take them seriously. Here's an example of what one might look like:

No return address
Restrictive markings, i.e. "Personal!"
Oily stains, discolorations, or crystallization on wrapper
Strange odor
Excessive tape
Envelope sealed with tape
Address errors
- Misspelled words
- Addressed to title only
- Incorrect title
- Badly typed or written
Excessive postage
Lopsided or uneven
Rigid or bulky

So, if you see one, be careful to avoid touching it and encourage others in the area to do the same. Although you might want to sniff, smell, or shake the package to see what's in it, please do not do so as it is safer to wait for us to investigate. If you can, calmly encourage others to leave the area as soon as possible and notify Campus Safety at (760) 483-7411

What if you have already opened the package?

Since it might contain dangerous powders or agents, be sure to wash your hands before touching anything else, and you don't need to clean up anything that might have spilled out. Our goal is to protect you while minimizing contamination鈥攕o you can help by staying nearby and letting us know who else was in the area when you found the package. We'll take care of the rest.

What makes a backpack, duffel bag, laptop case, etc. suspicious?

If the item is lying unattended and or it seems out of place, please contact Campus Safety. An officer will respond to determine if there is any threat, If it is determined there is no threat, the officer will take the item for safe keeping and attempt to locate the owner. If for whatever reason the officers determine there might possibly be a threat, the area will be evacuated, and local authorities will be contacted to respond and examine the item.

What if someone makes a phone threat about an explosive device or a weapon?

If you can record the live call, that would be most helpful. Otherwise, signal to nearby faculty or staff that a threat is occurring, and try to write down what the caller tells you.

Here are some steps you can take:

Write down exactly what the caller says鈥攊f possible, ask him or her to repeat the information.
Try to keep the caller speaking with you by asking questions.
For instance, try asking where

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