Upon finding suspicious/unidentified items, what is the correct course of action?

• A. Do not touch; evacuate, secure the area, notify security and authorities, and follow established assessment and disposal procedures.
• B. Call a supervisor and wait for instruction.
• C. Ignore it if it looks old.
• D. Move it to a central location.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is to treat any suspicious or unidentified item as potentially dangerous and act to protect people first. Do not touch or move the item—handling it could trigger detonation or spread harmful effects. Evacuate the area and secure a safe perimeter so others don’t come near. Notify security and authorities immediately so trained personnel can assess and dispose of the item using established procedures. Following the approved assessment and disposal procedures ensures the item is evaluated with the proper controls and experts handle it safely. Waiting for someone who may not be trained or attempting to move it yourself creates unnecessary risk, so ignore those options and stick to evacuation, securing the area, and contacting the right responders.