

People peering into parked vehicles that are not their own.Vehicles driving slowly and aimlessly through neighborhoods, around schools or parking lots.Unauthorized people in restricted areas.People in or around buildings or areas who do not appear to be conducting legitimate business.Unusual noises, including screaming, sounds of fighting, breaking glass.If it's suspicious to you, it's worth reporting it to 911.In fact, reporting suspicious activity immediately can help police prevent or interrupt crime.

Sometimes, people are reluctant to call 911 about behavior that they feel is suspicious because they believe their call will be a burden or unnecessarily tie up police resources. We can't stress enough the importance of reporting suspicious behavior.


Do NOT sniff, taste, or touch the package or ask others to do the same. Be aware if the package has an unknown liquid or powder seeping through the wrapping or a strange odor. It may also be labeled with restrictive endorsements – Fragile: Handle with Care, Rush: Do Note Delay, Personal, Confidential, or Do Not X-Ray. If a package is unprofessionally wrapped with excessive packing material such as tape and/or string it should be treated as suspicious. Sometimes suspicious packages are delivered with no postage. A package with excessive postage (more than was necessary for a package to reach its destination) should be treated as suspicious. Suspicious packages often do not have a return address, or they may be postmarked from a city that does not match the return address. Suspicious packages are often addressed by hand in all capital letters, or with cut-and-paste lettering.
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It is important for you to prepare and know how to identify a suspicious package and what you can do to stay safe. You could come into contact with a suspicious package at home, at work, or when you are out in public. These suspicious packages could contain a bomb, biological, chemical, or radiological threats. Sometimes people send items and materials through the mail that are dangerous. There is something about opening the mailbox to find a postcard from a loved one or a care-package with homemade cookies that can make your day.īut not all packages are filled with love. If you are anything like me, you love getting mail.
