When an unauthorized device is found on the property, what should you do?

When an unauthorized device is found on the property, what should you do?

• A. Do not touch it; report and investigate per policy.
• B. Disable and take home.
• C. Ignore it.
• D. Use it for yourself.

Answer: (A)

When an unauthorized device is found, the correct approach is to leave it alone and report it according to policy. This is about safety first and preserving evidence. Touching or moving the device can be dangerous—there could be a physical hazard, booby traps, or it could be wired to cause harm. It can also contaminate or alter evidence needed for an investigation, and mishandling it could create legal or liability issues for you and the organization. Acting per policy means observing from a safe distance, not attempting to disable or relocate the device, and documenting what you saw (location, time, description) if allowed by procedure. Notify your supervisor or security lead immediately so trained personnel can respond, assess risk, and preserve the scene in the proper order. If there’s any immediate danger (smoke, fire, explosives), follow the emergency protocol and evacuate as required. Choices that involve touching, taking home, ignoring, or using the device are unsafe and violate security and safety protocols.

When an unauthorized device is found, the correct approach is to leave it alone and report it according to policy. This is about safety first and preserving evidence. Touching or moving the device can be dangerous—there could be a physical hazard, booby traps, or it could be wired to cause harm. It can also contaminate or alter evidence needed for an investigation, and mishandling it could create legal or liability issues for you and the organization.

Acting per policy means observing from a safe distance, not attempting to disable or relocate the device, and documenting what you saw (location, time, description) if allowed by procedure. Notify your supervisor or security lead immediately so trained personnel can respond, assess risk, and preserve the scene in the proper order. If there’s any immediate danger (smoke, fire, explosives), follow the emergency protocol and evacuate as required.

Choices that involve touching, taking home, ignoring, or using the device are unsafe and violate security and safety protocols.