Bomb Threats

All bomb threats are taken seriously.

Most bomb threats are made directly by telephone. If you receive a bomb threat, follow these procedures;

If you receive a bomb threat:

1. Listen to what the caller is saying.
2. Be calm and courteous.
3. Do not interrupt the caller or hang up.
4. Obtain as much information as you can (see next page).
5. Do not put caller on hold.
6. If possible, signal a co-worker to dial “80” or dial it yourself when the call is finished.
7. If you have call display, record the number.

Ask these questions:  

1. When will it explode? _______a.m. ________p.m.
   
2. Where is it? □ classroom □ office □ hallway □ stairwell □ garbage pail other___________
   
3. What does it look like?
   
4. Where are you calling from (Check your call display if you have one.)
   
5. What is your name?
   
6. What made you place the bomb?

Record this data:

Date:_________________________Time:_______a.m.____________p.m.

Exact wording or threat:_______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

If it is possible to determine, please make not of whether or not the call was an internal call or an external call.

Characteristics of Caller:

Sex: □ m  □ f    Estimated Age: __________

Accent: (describe) ___________________________________

Diction: □ Deliberate □ Rushed □ Clipped □ Slurred □ Lisp □ Nasal

□ Other_____________________________________________________

Manner: □ Calm □ Emotional □ Threatening □ Vulgar

□ other identifying information__________________________________

Background Noise:

□ Traffic Horns □ Children’s voices □ Television □ Animals

□ Other______________________________________________________

Was caller familiar with area? □ Yes □ No

Who took the call?______________________________________________

From what department?__________________________________________

Dial “80” for Security immediately after completing the call. Security will call the police. Do not call the police; a suspicious package must be found before the Bomb Disposal unit will be dispatched.

What to do if a bomb threat has been received

The Emergency Response Co-ordination Team will evaluate any bomb threat received and decide upon a plan of action.

Search Procedures

• You may be asked to volunteer as a participant in a search.
• Identify any suspicious package, briefcase, etc., if your area is being searched.
• If searching, you will be teamed up with Security and specific instructions given.Limited searches include:
  • a) Broad search of such areas as washrooms, lobbies, stairwells, corridors, and hallways.
  • b) Thorough search of key and critical areas such as mechanical and computer rooms, etc.
  • c) Detailed search of specific area, if indicated by the threat.

If not searching

• Identify any suspicious package, briefcase, etc., if your area is being searched.
• Assist in the evacuation of students, if the chief campus emergency officer orders one.
• Exit by a route previously cleared by Security.

Students, faculty, and staff will not be required to participate in searches during bomb threats.

<< Back to Index