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Emergency Procedures Handbook - Bomb Threat

The person receiving the telephone call should remain calm and obtain as much information as possible by using the checklist below.

The University Police will probably ask those working in the area to assist with the search since they will be more familiar with what does and does not belong. If a suspicious package or device is found, immediately notify the police. DO NOT TOUCH OR HANDLE THE SUSPICIOUS ITEM.

An administrative team will be responsible for ordering the evacuation of the building, after consultation with the University Police. DO NOT USE THE FIRE ALARM.

If the bomb threat is received by written communication, immediately notify the University Police at 980-6501, do not handle the communication any more than is absolutely necessary and surrender this document to the University Police upon their arrival.

Bomb Threat Checklist

Exact Wording of the Threat:

Caller's Identity:		Male	Female	Adult	Juvenile
Voice and Manner:	Deep	Soft	Whisper	Muffled	Crackling
	Calm	Angry	Excited	Slow	Stutter
	Rapid	Loud	Profane	Laughing	Incoherent
	Sobbing	Distinct	Slurred	Nasal	Disguised
	Raspy	Lisp	Accent	Familiar*
	* if Familiar, who did the caller sound like?
Background:	Street Noises	Machinery	Animals	Voices
	Static	Office Noises	Music	PA System
Origin of Call:	Off-Campus	On-Campus (ext. if available __________ )

Keep the caller talking if the caller is agreeable to further conversation.
Questions to ask (record response and repeat in sequence):
When will the bomb explode?
Where is the bomb?
What building is it in?
What floor is it on?
What kind of bomb?
What is your name?
Can we help you?
Where are you?
What is your phone number?
Do not hang up your phone, the call may be traceable.
After the call is taken, notify University Police and immediate supervisor.

Bomb Threat Checklist

Exact Wording of the Threat:

Caller's Identity:

Voice and Manner:

Background:

Origin of Call:

Keep the caller talking if the caller is agreeable to further conversation.

Questions to ask (record response and repeat in sequence):

Do not hang up your phone, the call may be traceable.

After the call is taken, notify University Police and immediate supervisor.