Be Prepared:Download and keep a bomb threat reporting form under or near your phone.
Bomb Threat Overview
A bomb threat is defined as "information received, indicating that a bomb or explosive device has been placed or is actually in or on the premises," not that one is going to or will be placed on premises.
If the threat is received by mail or tape recording, it is evidence and should be handled as little as possible. Immediately call your Senior Security representative.
If the threat is received by phone, listen for and note the following information, then immediately call your Senior Security representative after the call.
- Stay calm; do not be intimidated by the caller.
- Ask questions if the caller does not volunteer specific information.
- Note the date, time and duration of the call.
- If phone has caller ID, note displayed information.
- Note whether the caller asked for or identified specific person or company name
- Note any other information given about the bomb:
- Where was it placed?
- How long before it goes off?
- Why was it placed?
- Who is calling?
- Listen for any background noise or voices.
- Note whether the caller was male or female and if the voice sounded familiar.
- Listen for accents or mispronounced words
Note the caller's demeanor: Angry? Nervous? Scared? Etc.