What should be done with arriving packages and mail?

• A. They should be screened before being disseminated.
• B. They should be opened immediately without screening.
• C. They should be ignored until time permits.
• D. They should be handed to random employees.

Answer: (A)

Arriving packages and mail must be screened before they reach any work areas to prevent threats from entering the facility. Screening helps detect dangerous items, contraband, or other security risks, and ensures that only safe, checked items are disseminated to staff. This protects people, property, and the overall security posture of the operation.

Opening without screening, ignoring items, or handing packages to random employees bypasses controls, creating safety hazards and letting potentially harmful materials slip into the workplace. Screening aligns with standard security procedures and risk-based practices used in CTPAT programs.