Suspicious Parcel

What should I do?

You know your residence hall and buildings best. If you see an abnormal object or an item that doesn't seem right, get to a safe area and immediately contact the Notre Dame Police Department by dialing 574-631-5555 from a cell phone or 911 from a campus phone. Provide NDPD with the items exact location and a detailed description of the item, including size, markings, abnormalities, and sounds and odors coming from the item. 

Do not touch or move suspicious packages, bags or other items. If you have already handled a suspicious item, immediately and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water while someone else calls 911. 

What will the police do?

Every situation is unique and should be handled in the context of the method and environment in which it occurs. Police may respond differently based upon the information provided.

NDPD may respond in the following ways:

• send an officer and/or a K9 officer with their VaporWake dog to investigate the parcel;
• evacuate the building and/or area;
• establish a permieter around the affected area;
• conduct building- or campus-wide security sweeps;
• coordinate a response with local police agencies, such as South Bend Police Department's bomb squad.

Resources

Identifying Suspicious Mail or Packages

Unattended vs Suspicious Items