Bomb/Suspicious Object

Question

What to do when you suspect there is a bomb or suspicious object?

Answer

Call:  911 or USD University Police at 605-658-6199

1. Do not touch the device
2. Immediately evacuate the area to the evacuation point
   • Look for other objects as you depart
   • Look around the evacuation area for other suspicious objects
3. Do not use cellular or radio communication within 100 feet of the device
4. Evacuate others in the vicinity
5. Call 911 or USD University Police Department at 605-658-6199 to report the suspicious object
6. Be prepared to move farther away, if so directed by law enforcement

Recovery:

• Be prepared to be interviewed by officials
• Seek counseling services or mental health services as necessary

Mitigation:

• Keep the work area clean and clutter-free so that suspicious objects can be quickly noticed

Preparedness:

• If a mail handler, review the criteria for identifying a suspicious package
  • USPS  https://about.usps.com/publications/pub166.pdf 
• Post the suspicious package poster in the mail handling area
  • USPS http://about.usps.com/posters/pos84.pdf

Please contact University Police if you need further assistance.