Handling Upon Receipt (1): The receiver should examine the outer package for evidence of tampering. If tampering is suspected, whom should be notified?

• A. The Facility Security Officer (FSO)
• B. The sender only
• C. The recipient directly
• D. The security contractor’s legal team

Answer: (A)

When you receive a package that shows evidence of tampering, the immediate step is to escalate to the Facility Security Officer. The FSO is the designated security lead for safeguarding classified material at the facility and is responsible for coordinating incident reporting and the proper response. By notifying the FSO, you ensure the situation is handled through the correct chain of command, that an official incident report can be opened, and that appropriate authorities are alerted if needed. This preserves the integrity of the incident response and the chain of custody for the package.

Advancing the issue to the sender, handling it directly yourself, or involving the security contractor’s legal team bypasses the authorized security process and could hinder investigations or proper documentation. Preserve evidence and follow established procedures, but make sure the FSO is the first contact for suspected tampering.