Security & Safety 2026
The following sessions will be presented at MAILCOM 2026:
SESSION SS125
Mail Safety & Security Town Hall
This session will examine current challenges facing mail and facility security in the context of increasing global threats. Discussion topics will include advanced screening technologies, Fentanyl-related hazards, best practices for staff training, compliance with federal regulations, and approaches to reducing organizational risk while ensuring minimal operational disruption.
Monday, March 23, 2026 – Round Two, 3:15-4:15 pm
SESSION SS131
The 3 S’s in Mail Security – Safety, Screening and Security
How do you keep your mail employees safe? How much risk does your business represent to your staff? Where do you screen your mail and packages? How do you define the level of screening that is done, or should it be done for your location? What controls do you have in place to restrict access to your mail and packages? How are you maintaining the chain of custody of items throughout the process from receipt to delivery? The session will go through a series of questions and some tested processes to help you understand your current level of mail security, what you could be doing and what changes you may want to make to increase the level of security for your own operation. The session will also allow for open discussion where we will also try to answer questions that are brought forward by the participants.
Monday, March 23, 2026 – Round Three, 4:30-5:30 pm
SESSION SS260
Hidden Threats: Approaches to Securing Incoming Mail & Packages
Mailroom security has become vital for executive safety, as public officials and corporate leaders face increasing threats through the mail. Risks have evolved beyond traditional powder threats, now including fentanyl-laced letters, hazardous batteries, USB cyberattacks, and tracking devices. These require advanced protocols and vigilance. Many organizations underestimate mail-related risks. This session examines common and overlooked mailroom threats, using data and case studies to show how attackers exploit mail channels. It also outlines proactive strategies for integrating mail security with overall risk management to better protect staff and leadership.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – Round Six, 3:15-4:15 pm
SESSION SS275
Safety & Security: Risk-Based Planning & Budgeting for Your Mail Screening Operation
The objective of an effective Mail Screening program is to ensure facility and operator safety and protect organizational assets. How do you accomplish this with limited resources? This session focuses on how to align your Mail Screening budget and overall operation most effectively with your organization’s risk profile. Instructor: Dan Prather, President, DualDraw
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – Round Seven, 4:30-5:30 pm
SESSION SS309
Understanding the Need for Mail/Parcel Screening
This interactive workshop will address the origins of mail screening, the ever-changing threats toward government and business mail centers, the need to incorporate formal mail screening processes and protocols into everyday routines. Attendees will gain a fundamental understanding of mail screening requirements and the evolution of mail screening. Learn how technology and changes in the current day threat matrix directly impact the way to process and screen mail.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – Round Ten, 2:30-3:20 pm
