Suspicious Items

What to do if you see

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

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Are addressed to someone no longer with your organization or are otherwise outdated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

Call or text: 911
PSU Emergency: 503-725-5911
PSU Non-Emergency: 503-725-4407