[iwar] [fc:FBI:.Natl.Threat.Warning.System-Mail]

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Date: 2001-10-16 13:22:02

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FBI: Natl Threat Warning System-Mail

Subject: [LEANALYST] FBI: NATL THREAT WARNING SYSTEM-MAIL

Information Date: 15 October 01

National Threat Warning System--additional guidance for responding to reports of threatening or suspicious packages.

    On 10/11/01 the FBI disseminated a message provided basic guidance for 
responding to reports of threatening or suspicious packages.  This message 
provides further guidance for responding to such reports.

    As recipients are aware, a large number of potentially suspicious letters 
and packages have been reported to federal, state, and local law enforcement 
nationwide.  In some instances these letters or packages may include powders, 
liquids, or other materials.

    The FBI possesses no information that a specific biological or chemical 
attack is being planned; however, recipients should be mindful of the 
potential for small-scale exposure which could result from material contained 
in threatening or suspicious packages.  Consistent with established 
protocols, the FBI encourages state and local response agencies to follow 
standard law enforcement procedures and hazard risk assessment in response to 
calls.  Recommended response actions include:

    Unopened letters/packages with no suspicious markings or indicators:  no 
law enforcement/emergency response action is recommended.  Recipients of the 
letter/package may be advised that if they are concerned about opening a 
piece of mail, they should not do so.

    Recommended response actions for different scenarios are outlined below:

    Opened letters/packages with material which has spilled out:  law 
enforcement should follow local response protocols for potential hazardous 
materials.  The local FBI office should be notified and can coordinate a 
threat assessment and technical assistance/advice as needed.  Law enforcement 
and Hazmat should conduct a hazard risk assessment to determine steps to 
contain and collect the mail and associated material.  Evidence should be 
screened for chemical and radiological volatility and triple-bagged per chain 
of custody requirements.  Evidence should be transported to a location 
pre-determined by state/local law enforcement and the FBI.

    Unopened (sealed) letters/packages with suspicious markings or 
indicators:  law enforcement should follow local protocols for responding to 
the location and collecting the suspect mail.  These protocols should 
consider the potential for explosive, chemical, radiological, or biological 
hazards based upon all available information received about the mail.  In 
some cases, response may require Hazmat or bomb technician assistance.  The 
local FBI office should be notified and can coordinate a threat assessment 
should it be deemed necessary.  Evidence should be triple-bagged at the scene 
and transported per chain of custody requirements to a location 
pre-determined by state/local law enforcement and the FBI. 

    FBI field offices are establishing procedures for screening all 
letters/packages that have not been screened by state and local Hazmat, or 
the FBI, on-scene.  

All samples must first be screened for potential chemical and radiological 
hazards prior to being forwarded to public health laboratories for biological 
testing.

Any questions concerning procedures for evaluating and processing suspicious 
mail should be directed to the local FBI field office.

//Bill Schneid
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