Suspicious Package
If a suspicious package is received or found on campus, call LSU Police by dialing 911. Do NOT handle or get near the package!
Suspicious Package Tips:
- strange odors
- bag, backpack, box, package left in odd place
- protruding wires or foil
- excessive securing material, such as masking tape or string
- wrapped in brown paper with twine
- grease stains or discolored paper
- visual distraction (ie: brightly colored, wrapping paper, bows, etc)
- excessive postage
- incorrect titles on package
- titles but no names
- misspelling of common words
- excessive weight
- rigid envelope
- lopsided or uneven envelope
- no return address
- insufficient postage
- the addressee is not familiar with the name or address of the sender
- the addressee is not expecting a package
- return address and postmark are not from the same area
- foreign mail, air mail, or special delivery
- restrictive markings such as confidential, personal, etc.