The campus community is again reminded to pay close attention to any unusual packages that come through campus or U.S. mail. On June 30, Professor Tom Tyler, a social psychologist who specializes in legal psychology, received at his campus office a letter and manuscript from a man identified as the Unabomber. The letter is in response to comments I made about social malaise that appeared in May in the San Francisco Chronicle. Bill Foley said police officials are continuing ongoing security measures, including extensive training about how to identify and handle suspicious packages to mailroom and custodial staffs and other university staff and faculty. What we really want to convey is, don't be embarrassed to call us.
Nothing is silly.
A package may or may not have all the characteristics we outline, but if you see something you believe is suspicious, give us a call. University police can be reached at 642-6760. Vice Chancellor Horace Mitchell said the recent delivery of the letter caused no disruption to summer programs or other educational or research activities. The letter to Professor Tyler contained no threats to him or to others on campus. Copyright 1995, The Regents of the University of California.