Suspicious Mail

Suspicious packages, bomb threats and other unusual activities are not unusual or uncommon events on college campuses across the United States. These incidents have occurred all too frequently during demonstrations and times of civil unrest.

If for any reason a person feels uncomfortable in evaluating suspicious packages or letters they should contact their local police who will make a risk assessment. During these times of increased awareness our actions should be driven by common sense and rational thinking, not by paranoia and hysteria.

Indiana University Police Department

Useful Bookmarks

IUPD Procedure and Response

• Guidelines re: Suspicious Packages & Letters

• Poster of Suspicious Mail Characteristics

Indiana State Department of Health

Indiana State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)

US Postal Service - suspicious mail

US Postal Service - publications

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)