Bomb threats usually occur by telephone.  The person receiving a bomb threat call should remain calm and attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller by using the checklist that follows.  If you should spot a suspicious object, package, etc., report it to the Police Department, but under no circumstances should you touch it, tamper with it, or move it in any way.  Report all bomb threats to the Laboratory Director and/or Facility Manager.  If instructed to evacuate, exit the building immediately and report to the designated evacuation site for the building.  If inclement weather conditions exist, you may move to another building a safe distance away.  Do not reenter the building until you are instructed that it is safe to do so by the Police.

Note: In case of any harassing or threatening phone call, use the checklist that follows to describe the call to Police.  All threats should be reported to Police at 911.

 

Bomb Threat Checklist
1. Where is the bomb located?
2. What time is it set to go off?
3. What does the bomb look like?
4. What kind of bomb is it?
5. What will cause it to explode?
6. Did you place it?
7. Why?
8. What is your name?
9. What is your address?

Description of Caller: Sex                         Age                         Race                         Length of Call
 

Characteristics of Caller's Voice
Calm	Laughing	Lisp	Disguised	Soft
Angry	Crying	Raspy	Accent	Loud
Excited	Normal	Deep	Stutter	Deep Breathing
Slow	Distinct	Ragged	Nasal	Cracking voice

 
 

Background Noises
Street Noises	Music	PA System	Static
House Noises	Factory Machinery	Animal noises	Long Distance
Voices	Office Machinery	Motors	Aircraft
Bells	Booth	Clear	Trains

 
 

Threat Language
Well Spoken (educated)	Foul	Irrational
Message Read by Caller	Tape Recorded	Incoherent