Package IEDs U//FOUO

Over the past 48 hours a series of suspicious packages containing improvised explosive devices have been discovered at several locations across the U.S., including locations in Westchester County and New York City.  Given these incidents, public safety personnel should remain vigilant and not touch, move, or handle any suspicious or unknown packages.  There is potential for the discovery of additional confirmed and unconfirmed packages or devices.  The following information is attached:
 

• (U//FOUO) NYSIC CTB – “Package Bombs Sent to Multiple Locations Targeting High Profile Individuals, Including Packages in Westchester County and New York City”
  • (Includes Link to “Best Practices for Safe Mail Handling Guide”)
• NYPD Bulletin “Heightened Awareness Urged for Security Personnel Regarding a Series of Suspicious Packages Containing Explosive Devices”
• DHSES Suspicious Package/Letter Handling Poster

 
Please distribute this information to public safety personnel within your jurisdiction as you deem appropriate. 
 
Thanks,
Dan
 
 

Dan Albert
Office of Counter Terrorism

NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226
(518) 242-5078  | (518) 337-1971  | Daniel.Albert@dhses.ny.gov
www.dhses.ny.gov/oct/safeguardNY