Bomb Threats

If you find a suspicious object or receive a telephone threat, notify the Office of Security & Public Safety at x7777 immediately. If the Director of Security & Public Safety or his designee determines that there is a potential danger, he will sound the alarm. Evacuation procedures will be similar to those for fire emergencies. DO NOT HANDLE ANY SUSPICIOUS OBJECT OR PACKAGE.

If you receive a telephone threat, remain calm and try to obtain as much information as possible from the caller. Specifically try to ascertain the following:

• The location of the device.
• The time, if any, the device is scheduled to go off.
• The appearance or type of container used for the device.
• The reason for placing the device in the building.
• The type of explosive used in the device.
• Any additional information that may be available.

The person receiving the call should note the following items:

• Male or female voice.
• Time of call.
• Mood of caller (excited, nervous, calm, despondent, etc.)
• Background noises that may be present at the location of the caller.
• Approximate age of the caller.
• If the caller is specific about the device, its location, the purpose of placing the device, etc.
• Any other peculiarities that may be helpful in identifying the source of the call or its purpose.

Also in Fire Safety Guide:

• Introduction
• Fire Alarm System
• Fire Exits/Fire Stairs
• Fire Alarm Pull Boxes, Warden Phones, and Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Warden Responsibilities
• Faculty Responsibilities
• Instructions for Building Occupants
• Evacuations
• If you Discover a Fire
• If you Hear the Fire Alarm Sound
• Special Instructions for Persons with Disabilities
• Bomb Threats