Which protocol should be used when a suspicious package is found but not an actual bomb?

• A. Protocol 108
• B. Protocol 112
• C. Protocol 109
• D. Protocol 126

Answer: (A)

Responding to a suspicious package without a confirmed bomb centers on safety and proper escalation. The correct protocol is designed to handle items that may be hazardous but are not yet verified as explosive devices. It emphasizes securing the area, keeping people away, and avoiding any contact with the package to preserve potential evidence or device mechanisms. Simultaneously, it calls for notifying the appropriate authorities—security personnel or emergency services—so trained responders can assess the item safely. This approach minimizes risk by combining immediate protective actions with expert evaluation, ensuring the incident is managed calmly and systematically rather than reacting as if a bomb were confirmed. Other protocols would apply to different situations, such as confirmed devices or different types of emergencies, but for a suspicious package that isn’t an actual bomb, this protocol provides the appropriate, measured response.