Information Concerning Phoned Bomb Threats

Although not a common occurrence, the college does occasionally receive "Bomb Threats." The most common method of making a bomb threat is by telephone. Such calls are usually very brief and to the point.

A staff member or student worker answering a Bomb Threat call should look at the college telephone and see if an extension number or name is shown on the display feature. He or she should also listen carefully, remain calm, and try to gather as much information as possible. Information such as the time the bomb will explode, its location, and what it looks like are extremely important. Listen for background noises and the caller's manner of speech. Both can assist in identifying the caller or the place from which the call was made. The details of the call should be written down as soon as the caller hangs-up.

WHAT TO DO

• Remain calm and listen carefully. If possible, keep the caller talking and try to find out the location of the bomb and time it is set to explode.

• Notify Public Safety at 58911 as soon as the caller hangs up. Write down what you can remember concerning the call.

• Be available for an interview by the responding Public Safety Officer.

• Assist Public Safety personnel in a search and/or evacuation of the threatened are, if requested.

• DO NOT shut off lights, close doors or windows as you leave the area. Such actions may trigger an explosion.