The following protocols should be used if a suspicious package or letter is received, or
a threat is received regarding a bomb or any other device
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Incident Support Team | 10/7/2015 |
1.4.14 Suspicious packages or letters
In cases that SUPD does respond, they will:
- notify the ICS Core Team
- isolate the substance and or the suspicious package.
- establish communication and control
- set up a perimeter
- evacuate as needed
- attempt to identify persons involved and or those person (s) adversely impacted
- provide first aid
- gather evidence
- attempt to render the scene safe upon investigation.
1.14.14.1 Responses to receiving suspicious letters or packages
- Stay calm
- DO NOT HANDLE THE PACKAGE
- Contact SUPD at (617)573-8111 or (617)573-8333. They will contact Boston Police, Boston Fire Department, OEHS, and Facilities
- If the package is opened or leaking, seal the room (close windows and lock the doors) and remain in the room until otherwise directed
- If you open a letter or package that may have contaminated you or there is some sort of foreign substance in the envelope or package, place the letter back into the envelope/package and close it back up. Call SUPD to report the letter and tell the dispatcher you have opened the envelope/package, there is a substance inside, and what you have done up to that point
- If the package is unopened, seal, and leave the room and await direction from the proper authorities
- In buildings with centrally controlled HVAC, Facilities will shut off the air supply and return fans to the affected area(s)
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