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Posted By Adrian Clifton
Hello all.
I am looking for some advice, guidance and information on dealing with this threat.
We have our policy and procedures in place along with information to staff. What I would like to know is, does anyone use a hand held scanner/metal detector to check suspicious letters/packages recevied through the mail?
There are numerous items for sale on the market but, are they effective/safe to use? Is there a spcific scanner/detector for this purpose?
I work in Local Authority circles and feel the risk to be fairly low, so I am looking for something that will be (dare I say it), "reasonably practicable".
Any help/advice would be most welcome.
Adrian
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Posted By Thomas Elliott
Hi Adrian,
I also work in local authority, however haven't used any of the devices that you have mentioned. One thing I'd maybe suggest is speaking to your Civil Contingencies/Emergency Planning Manager as our Civil Contingencies Managers has cascaded a lot of information on this subject, some of which has been produced by the Home Office. He/She may be able to help with the devices also.
Hope this has been of some help.
Thomas
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Posted By Allan St.John Holt
Adrian,
There are devices that will check out your mail, but they are expensive (of course). Email me direct if you wish, and I will put you in touch with our man who looks after 'our devices'. I would question whether your organisation or its people are at significant risk, though.
Can I repeat my offer on an earlier thread to send anyone who emails me direct some benchmark material from Royal Mail on dealing with suspect packages?
Allan
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