If You See an Unattended Item, or Receive a Suspicious Letter or Package
- Report the incident to CPSO at 5-5911 and notify your building officials or an available supervisor
- Do not shake or empty the contents of any suspicious envelope or package
- Place any suspicious envelope or package in a plastic bag or other type of container to prevent the contents from leaking
- If you do not have a container, cover the envelope or package with anything (e.g., clothing, paper, trash can, etc.) and do not remove this cover
- Leave the room and close the door or section off the area to prevent others from entering (i.e., keep others away)
- Wash your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading any substance to your face
- If possible, list all people who were in the room or area when the envelope or package arrived. Give this list to responding authorities
Characteristics of Concern
- Are unexpected or from someone unfamiliar to you
- Have no return address or a return address that can't be verified as legitimate
- Are marked with restrictive endorsements such as "Personal," "Confidential," or "Do Not X-ray."
- Have protruding wires or aluminum foil, strange odors, or stains
- Show a city or state in the postmark that doesn't match the return address
- Are of unusual weight given their size or are lopsided or oddly shaped
- Are marked with threatening language
- Have inappropriate or unusual labeling
- Have excessive postage
- Have misspellings of common words
- Are addressed to someone no longer with your organization or are otherwise outdated
- Have incorrect titles or titles without a name
- Are not addressed to a specific person
- Have handwritten or poorly typed addresses
Points of Contact
Call or text: 911
PSU Emergency: 503-725-5911
PSU Non-Emergency: 503-725-4407