Suspicious objects
A suspicious object can be anything. It may be something that should not be there, cannot be accounted for, is out of place or is similar to the original threat description (if given).
The following questions provide a means of assessing if an item should be considered suspect:
- Is the item unidentified?
- Is the item unusual or foreign to its environment? Is the item typical for its environment?
- Is the item obviously a bomb?
- Is the item hidden or concealed in any way?
- Has there been any unauthorized access to the area?
- Has there been a perimeter breach?
On finding a suspicious object:
- Do not touch, cover, move or tamper with the item.
- Ask people in immediate area if they know:
- Who does the item belongs to?
- Can it be accounted for?
- Has it been seen before?
- Move people away from the immediate area and isolate the area – leave doors open.
- Mark the location conspicuously (e.g. a paper trail to the nearest exit).
- Advise the Chief Warden of description and location.
- The Chief Warden will contact Police and initiate evacuation procedures.