Emergency Procedures
Bomb Threat / Explosives
BOMB THREAT PROCEDURES:
- Write down the exact time the call was received and the time you disconnected.
- Pay particular attention to the voice qualities of the caller, any notable background noises, or possible clues to the callers location; and, finally, get as much information from the caller as possible concerning details of the bomb threat i.e., THE BUILDING AFFECTED, TIME SET TO GO OFF, ETC....
- Call ECU Police immediately, 332-3875, 559-5555 or Ext. 555 and give bomb threat information to the dispatcher.
- If possible, try to remember the name of the party you spoke to on the phone prior to receiving the threatening call.
- Write callers name down and location of the call, if known.
- More importantly, secure the information about the first IN-COMING CALLER AFTER the bomb threat call. Record the time of the call. Ask the person his/her name and location of caller and telephone number.
- If the threat is by written note, handle the note as little as possible and keep it secure for subsequent police use.
GATHER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
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Questions to Ask: 1. When is the bomb going to explode?2. Where is the bomb right now?3. What kind of bomb is it?4. What does it look like?5. Why did you place the bomb?6. What is your name?Exact Wording of Caller:Impressions of Caller:Sex____________ Race ______________ Child__________ Young Adult________Accent_________ Older Adult_________ Exact Time of Call:_____________ a.m. _______________ p.m.Your Name: ______________________________________Your DOB: _______________________________________Your Dept.:______________________________________Your Phone #:____________________________________ Report Threat to East Central University Police Department immediately! 332-3875, 310-5555 or 911 Caller's voice:____Calm____Low Pitch____Angry____Nasal____Excited____Lisp____Slow____Raspy____Rapid____Deep____Soft____Ragged____Loud____Clearing Throat____Laughter____Deep Breathing____Crying____Cracking Voice____Normal____Disguised____Distinct____Accent____Slurred____Familiar____High Pitch____Cursing Is voice familiar? _____ Yes _____ No Background Noise:____Street Noise____Quiet____Crockery____Factory machinery____Voices____Animal Noises____PA System____Clear____Music____Static____House noises____Local____Motor____Long Distance____Office Machinery____Other____________________________________