Bomb Threats

• If you observe a suspicious object or potential bomb, do not handle or go near the object.
• Clear the immediate area and call 911, Then Campus Safety and Security at Ext. 366
• Do not evacuate the building until it has been deemed necessary by the police.
• Do not activate the fire alarm.
• Bomb threats may be received in offices via telephone, e-mail, facsimile, mail or as a message.
• Always call 911
• If threat is received by mail - once it’s discovered, it should not be handled.
  This preserves fingerprints and protects individuals from potential harm.
• If an e-mail threat is received - do not erase or delete it.
• Persons receiving a telephone bomb threat should try to gather as much information as possible about the caller, the alleged bomb and its location.
• Refer to the page regarding Bomb Threat Call Information
• Keep the caller on the telephone as long as long possible and record as much information about the caller you can. (Refer to the attached Bomb Threat Call Information form.)
• If an evacuation is deemed necessary, employee should report to the designated evacuation meeting area where they will receive further instructions.

Bomb Threat Call Information

If a telephone bomb threat is received, remain calm and note the information the caller provides.

If possible, questions to ask:

• When is the bomb to explode?
• Where is the bomb located?
• What kind of bomb is it?
• What does it look like?
• Why was the bomb placed?
• What will cause the bomb to explode?
• What is your name and address?

Caller's Voice

If voice familiar, who did it sound like? _________________

Background Sounds

Threat Language

Remarks:

Time  ___________________ Date:__________________

Person received threat: ___________________________ 

Position/title:  ___________________________________

Phone number: __________________________________