• Do not move, open, cover or interfere with it.
• Move people away from suspicious items. Avoid contaminating other areas and people.
• Call NCCU Police immediately at 919-530-6106. Get to a safe location.
• Be prepared to describe the item, its location, and the context of what you've observed. Give your name and phone number.
• Follow Police instructions. Do not create panic. If you are told to evacuate the area or building, follow your unit's evacuation procedure.

Characteristics of a suspicious piece of mail or package that is received unexpectedly or is unknown may include:

• Excessive postage
• Misspellings of common words
• Excessive weight
• Rigid envelope
• Arrival via foreign mail or some form of expedited delivery
• Handwritten or poorly typed address
• Restrictive markings such as "confidential" or "personal"
• An excessive amount of securing material used, such as masking tape or string
• Incorrect titles
• Oily stains or discolorations
• Visual distractions
• Lopsided or uneven writing
• Titles but no names
• No return address
• Protruding wires or foil