MAIL SCREENING
Mail Screening covers security inspection solutions designed to detect threats concealed within letters, parcels, and mail consignments before they reach recipients or enter secure facilities. These systems support organizations in identifying hazardous, prohibited, or suspicious mail items without opening or manually handling them.
The category addresses a broad range of risks associated with mail handling, from small letters and envelopes to parcels and bulk mail deliveries. Mail screening solutions combine x ray inspection with complementary detection technologies to support early threat identification while protecting personnel and maintaining mail flow.
Mail Screening is a critical protective layer for government institutions, corporate headquarters, critical infrastructure operators, and public organizations where mail remains a common vector for security incidents and disruption.
Operational Applications
Mail Screening systems are deployed wherever incoming mail and parcels must be checked before distribution, handling, or entry into controlled environments.
Government and Public Sector Facilities
Screening of incoming mail for ministries, embassies, courts, and public administration buildings.
Corporate Headquarters and Office Buildings
Inspection of letters and parcels delivered to corporate offices and management locations.
Critical Infrastructure and Industrial Sites
Screening of mail entering power plants, oil and gas facilities, data centers, and other sensitive sites.
Mailrooms and Centralized Mail Facilities
Routine inspection of high volume mail streams within internal mailrooms and distribution centers.
Postal and Courier Interfaces
Secondary screening of selected mail items received from postal or courier services.
Event and Temporary Operations
Mail inspection supporting temporary offices, command centers, or high profile events.
The Threats Organizations Face
Mail remains a persistent attack and disruption vector due to its accessibility, anonymity, and direct access to personnel and facilities.
Explosive and Incendiary Devices
- Improvised explosive or incendiary devices concealed in letters or parcels,
- Triggered by opening, handling, or time delay mechanisms
Chemical and Biological Hazards
- Toxic powders, liquids, or chemical agents concealed in mail,
- Exposure risks to personnel during handling or opening
Weapons and Prohibited Items
- Concealed weapon components or dangerous objects sent through mail channels,
- Items prohibited from entering secure facilities.
Threatening or Malicious Mail
- Intimidation, extortion, or hoax devices causing disruption,
- Suspicious packages intended to trigger evacuations or operational shutdowns.
Information Security Threats
- Delivery of malicious digital media or compromised devices,
- Introduction of malware or surveillance tools via physical mail,
- Unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.
Process Exploitation Risks
- Abuse of trusted delivery channels,
- Circumvention of standard screening through mislabeling or false sender information
How Mail Screening Helps
Mail Screening supports security operations by enabling early detection of threats while protecting personnel and maintaining safe mail handling procedures.
SOLUTION
Non-Intrusive Inspection of Mail Items
Mail items can be screened for potential threats without opening or physically disturbing letters and parcels:
- Detection of concealed devices and suspicious contents.
- Inspection of letters and parcels without opening or direct contact.
- Identification of abnormal shapes, densities, and components.
Improved Safety for Mailroom Personnel
Screening processes are designed to reduce direct handling and limit exposure to potential hazards:
- Reduced need for manual handling of suspicious items
- Lower exposure to hazardous substances or devices
- Remote image review away from mail handling areas
Support for Risk Based and Layered Security
Inspection measures can be applied selectively as part of a wider, layered approach to facility and mail security:
- Selective screening based on sender profiles, threat levels, or intelligence.
- Escalation to secondary inspection or isolation when required.
- Integration into layered facility security concepts.
Operational Continuity and Efficiency
Security screening is performed in a way that maintains normal mail flow and day to day operations:
- Routine screening without stopping mail operations.
- Minimized disruption from false alarms or unnecessary evacuations.
- Support for consistent mail distribution processes.
Inspection Documentation and Incident Support
Inspection results are recorded to support traceability, incident response, and follow up actions:
- Recorded inspection data for review and investigation.
- Support for incident response and post event analysis.
- Improved accountability and traceability in mail handling workflows.
Our Range of solutions
unival group offers a comprehensive range of mail screening solutions designed to address different mail volumes, threat profiles, and operational environments. The portfolio covers inspection of letters, small parcels, and larger mail items using x ray imaging and complementary detection technologies.
These solutions support centralized and decentralized mail screening operations and are designed to integrate into broader facility security and risk management frameworks. When deployed as part of layered security environments, mail screening solutions contribute to safer mail handling, reduced exposure risks, and consistent protection across public and private sector organizations.
