Bomb Threat/Explosives

If You Receive a Bomb Threat by Phone

1. Remain Calm and Listen Carefully

   • Do not interrupt the caller.

   • Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.

2. Gather as Much Information as Possible
   Ask the caller:

   • When is the bomb going to explode?

   • Where is the bomb right now?

   • What does it look like?

   • What kind of bomb is it?

   • Why did you place the bomb?

   • What is your name?

3. Record Details Immediately

   • Exact time of the call.

   • Time you disconnected.

   • Exact wording of the threat.

   • Caller’s voice characteristics (e.g., calm, excited, disguised, accent).

   • Any background noises (e.g., music, traffic, voices).

   • Whether the voice sounds familiar.

   • Your name, department, phone number, and date of birth.

4. Note Related Information

   • Who you were speaking with just before the bomb threat call.

   • The first person who called you after the threat—record their name, location, and phone number.

5. Do Not Use Cellphones or Radios Near the Threat Location
   They could trigger a device if one exists.

6. Immediately Contact ECU Police

   • ECU Police: (580) 559-5555, or ext. 555

   • Ada Police or Emergency Services: 911

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If You Receive a Bomb Threat by Email, Note, or Other Means

• Do not delete or discard the message.

• Handle physical notes as little as possible.

• Secure the item in place for ECU Police.

• Forward any digital messages to ECU Police and call them immediately.

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Campus Emergency Response

1. Immediate Notification

   • ECU Police will assess the situation and coordinate with emergency responders.

2. Evacuation (If Ordered)

   • Follow directions from law enforcement or campus officials.

   • Leave the building using stairwells; do not use elevators.

   • Move at least 500 feet away from the building or to another designated safe location.

   • Do not re-enter until cleared by emergency personnel.

3. Communication with Campus Community

   • ECU will issue updates through:

     • Tiger Alert (text and email notifications)

     • ECU’s official website and social media

4. Investigation and Search

   • Only trained personnel should conduct any search.

   • Do not touch or move suspicious items.

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Post-Threat Protocol

• ECU administration will coordinate next steps and notify the campus when it is safe to return.

• If the threat is determined to be a hoax, disciplinary or legal action may be pursued.