Campus Police

Bomb Threat
 
 
 
   
If you know of a bomb threat or if you receive a bomb threat over the phone do the following;
A. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.  
B. Show no emotion on the telephone.  
C. Have another person call 9-911 from another telephone.  
   
Ask the following questions;  
1. When is the bomb going to explode?  
2. Where is it right now?  
3. What does it look like?  
4. What kind of bomb is it?  
5. What will cause it to explode?  
6. Did you place the bomb?  
7. Why?  
8. What is your address?  
9. What is your name?  
Take note of the caller's characteristics such as race, age, sex, etc. Also take note of any background noise. All of this information will help the police in the handling of the situation.