A suspicious unattended package is found in a lobby. The security officer should:
Explanation
DHS suspicious-package protocol is 'Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, Notify' (the RAIN model). Do NOT touch, move, open, smell, or shake the item — any of these can detonate a device or release a hazardous substance. Clear the area to a safe distance (rule of thumb: at least 300 feet for a small package, much further for a vehicle), prevent re-entry, notify law enforcement, and brief responding officers on what was observed, who reported it, and where the item is. Building bomb-incident plans should be pre-written and rehearsed.
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