Who are the only ones authorized to enter a perimeter around a suspicious package?

• A. EOD
• B. Patrol Officer
• C. Building Representative
• D. Security Guard

Answer: (A)

Handling a suspicious package starts with establishing a secure perimeter to protect people. The inner hazard zone requires specialized training and equipment to assess and neutralize potential explosive threats. That’s why the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is the only group authorized to enter the perimeter. They have the protective gear, bomb-detection tools, and procedures needed to safely approach, inspect, and render the device safe. Other responders play crucial roles in incident management—patrol officers and security guards help secure the outer area, control access, and evacuate bystanders—but they aren’t equipped or cleared to enter the hazard zone or handle the device. A building representative assists with coordination and facilitating evacuations, not with direct engagement with the device.