Responding to a Bomb Threat

Responding to a Bomb Threat

It is always desirable that more than one person listen in on the call if possible. Use a covert signal or system to alert a coworker and have them privately join the call.

Remain calm so that additional information may be obtained. Tell the caller that the building is occupied and cannot be evacuated in time, the bomber may be willing to give more specific information about location, components or method of initiation.

* Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Ask him or her to repeat the message. Record every word spoken by the person.

* Pay attention to every word and listen for background noise.

* Report the immediately to your superiors.

Bomb Threat Checklist

Exact Time of Call:
Exact Words of Caller:

Questions To Ask
1. When is the bomb going to explode?
2. Where is the bomb?
3. What does it look like?
4. What kind of bomb is it?
5. What will cause it to explode?
6. Did you place the bomb?
7. Why?
8. Where are you calling from?
9. What is your address?
10. What is your name?
Callers Voice (Check)

Calm	Disguised	Nasal	Angry	Broken
Stutter	Slow	Sincere	Lisp	Rapid
Giggling	Deep	Crying	Squeaky	Excited
Stressed	Accent	Loud	Slurred	Normal

If voice is familiar, whom did it sound like?

Were there any background noises?

Remarks:

Person receiving call:

Telephone Number call received at:

Date: