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, and 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, email, facsimile, mail or as a message.  Always call 911.
• If a threat is received by mail, once the suspicous object is discovered, it should not be handled. This preserves fingerprints and protects individuals from potential harm.
• If an email 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.
• Keep the caller on the telephone as long as possible and record as much information about the caller as 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 provided by the caller.

If possible, ask the following questions:

• 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 was familiar, who did it sound like?

Background Sounds

Threat Language

Remarks:

Time: ___________________ Date:___________________

Person receiving threat: _________________________ 

Position/title: ____________________________________

Phone number: __________________________________