BOMB THREAT BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
CALL PROCEDURES Date ____________________ Time ___________
Time caller hung up __________________
Most bomb threats are received by phone. Bomb threats
are serious until proven otherwise. Act quickly, but Phone number where call received __________________
remain calm and obtain information with the Bomb
Threat Checklist. ASK CALLER
Where is the bomb located?
If a bomb threat is received by phone: (Building, floor, room, etc.) ___________________________________
1. Remain calm. Keep the caller on the line for as long as
possible. DO NOT HANG UP, even if the caller does. When will it go off? ___________________________________________
2. Listen carefully. Be polite and show interest. What does it look like? ________________________________________
3. Try to keep the caller talking to learn more information. What kind of bomb is it? _______________________________________
4. If possible, write a note to a colleague to call the What will make it explode? _____________________________________
University Police Department. Did you place the bomb? Yes No
5. If your phone has a display, copy the number and/ Why? _______________________________________________________
or letters displayed.
What is your name? ___________________________________________
6. Using the Bomb Threat Checklist, write as many
details as you can. Try to get exact words. EXACT WORDS OF THREAT
7. Immediately upon termination of the call, do not ______________________________________________________
hang up, but from a different phone, contact UPD ______________________________________________________
with information and await instructions. ______________________________________________________
If a bomb threat is received by handwritten note: ______________________________________________________
Call 911 from a campus phone or, from a cell phone
or off-campus phone, call (936) 468-2608. INFORMATION ABOUT CALLER
Handle note as little as possible.
Where is the caller located? (Background and level of noise)
If a bomb threat is received by e-mail:
Call 911 from a campus phone or, from a cell phone ____________________________________________________________
or off-campus phone, call (936) 468-2608. Estimated age of caller _______________________________________
Do not delete the message.
Is voice familiar? If so, who does it sound like?
____________________________________________________________
Signs of a suspicious package:
Other points ________________________________________________
No return address Poor handwritting
Stains Misspelled words Callers Voice Background Sounds Threat Language
Incorrect titles Strange odor/sounds Female Animal noises Incoherent
Foreign postage Restrictive notes Male House noises Message read
Accent Kitchen noises Taped
Excessive postage Unexpected delivery Angry Street noises Irrational
Calm Booth Profane
Clearing Throat PA system Well-spoken
Do not use two-way radios or cellular phone; radio Coughing Conversation
signals have the potential to detonate a bomb. Cracking voice Music
Crying Motor
Do not evacuate the building until police arrive Deep Clear
and evaluate the threat. Deep breathing Static
Disguised Office machinery
Do not activate the fire alarm. Distinct Factory machinery
Do not touch or move a suspicious package. Excited Local
Laughter Long distance
Lisp
Loud
Nasal
EMERGENCY CONTACT Normal
Ragged
Rapid
From a campus phone, call 911. Raspy
Slow
From a cell phone or off-campus phone, Slurred
call (936) 468-2608. Soft
Stutter
