Incident Responses | EMBCP

5.2.1 Bomb Threat or Suspicious Package

• If a suspicious package is discovered on the campus, the individual making the discovery shall immediately contact Security at 670-0789 and provide as much information as possible. At a minimum, the individual should provide a description of the suspicious package, the location, and any specific characteristics.
• If a telephone call or information is received stating a bomb is on the campus:
  • Recipient will write down the call as precisely as possible, noting time of call, length of call, and any distinguishing characteristics of the caller’s voice (including male/female, accent, age, etc.) and the possible location. (Note: Use the attached checklist for bomb threats.)
  • Recipient should not hang up the phone when the call is completed. Keep the line open or place it on “hold”.
  • Recipient immediately contacts Security and advises them of the call, and provides a detailed written text.
• In addition to contacting the Incident Commander, Security will call 911 advising local emergency service authorities of the situation (bomb threat or suspicious package) and request local emergency service assistance. Local emergency service authorities should be provided any updated information upon arrival.
• Security will be posted to ensure no one enters the building(s) until emergency personnel arrive and the area is determined to be safe.
• All students, faculty, and staff will vacate the affected buildings, and move to a safe location as designated by officials on site, staying at least 300 feet from the nearest affected building.
• Once local emergency service authorities arrive, the Incident Commander will coordinate and assist them. Only trained personnel should attempt to perform a methodical search of the buildings.
• The local emergency services authorities will notify the Incident Commander when reentry to the building is allowed.

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Bomb Threat Checklist & Telephone Procedure

Instructions: Be calm, be courteous, and listen. Do not interrupt the caller. Notify supervisor or security officer at (409) 670-0789 by pre-arranged plan while caller is on the line. Do not hang up phone when call is completed.

Name of individual who receives call: ______________________________________________

Number at which call was received: ________________________________________________

Time: _________________________

Date: _________________________

Pretend difficulty with hearing, keep caller talking. Questions to ask:

• When will it go off?
• Where is it located?
• What kind of bomb is it?
• Where are you calling from?
• What is your name and address?

Action to take immediately after receiving call:

• Write down the call as precisely as possible, noting time of call, length of call, any distinguishing characteristics of the caller’s voice, to include male/female, accent, age, etc. and the possible location.
• Do not hang up the phone when the call is completed. Keep the line open or place it on “HOLD”.
• Immediately contact Security at (409) 670-0789 and advise them of the call.
• Write out the message in its entirety with any other comments.