How to detect a suspicious package

Here's what postal services and government agencies look for when determining whether a package is suspicious:

If you come across a suspicious package, here are some tips for what to do next, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

• Leave the package alone, clear the area and contact emergency personnel
• Wash your hands and other exposed skin with soap and water
• Cordon off the immediate area, and shut down all equipment there
• If possible, and without disturbing the mail, jot down what you can about the package (what it looks like, markings, the name and address on it)

Via  CNN