What is the recommended action when encountering a suspicious package?

What is the recommended action when encountering a suspicious package?

• A. Don't touch it
• B. Open it to inspect contents
• C. Ignore it
• D. Notify guests to evacuate

Answer: (A)

When you encounter a suspicious package, the safest first move is to avoid touching or moving it. Interacting with an unknown item can pose serious risks, including potential detonation or release of hazardous substances. The proper action is to keep a safe distance, prevent others from approaching, and immediately report the situation to campus security or local authorities, giving clear details about the location and appearance if you can do so safely. Evacuating guests or opening the package would escalate the risk and should only happen under instructions from trained responders, not as a first step. By not touching the item and notifying the right responders, you help ensure a controlled, assessed response.

When you encounter a suspicious package, the safest first move is to avoid touching or moving it. Interacting with an unknown item can pose serious risks, including potential detonation or release of hazardous substances. The proper action is to keep a safe distance, prevent others from approaching, and immediately report the situation to campus security or local authorities, giving clear details about the location and appearance if you can do so safely. Evacuating guests or opening the package would escalate the risk and should only happen under instructions from trained responders, not as a first step. By not touching the item and notifying the right responders, you help ensure a controlled, assessed response.