For more information, see
Delgado’s Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery Policy
EMERGENCY PLAN
for
BOMB THREAT
Critical information:
•
Colleges are responsible for assessing bomb threats to determine credibility.
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All bomb threats must be taken seriously until they are assessed.
•
college
, not the responding agencies,
unless a device is located.
Procedures upon receiving a bomb threat:
By phone call
o
Complete the
Checklist for Telephone Threats
(see next page).
By written note
o
Preserve evidence.
o
Place note in plastic bag, if available.
o
Photograph words written on walls.
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Notify building administrator or designee.
•
Notify law enforcement.
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Building administrator orders evacuation or other actions according to threat assessment and
college policy.
Caution: Overreacting may encourage additional threats.
Scanning process considerations:
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Scan classrooms and common areas for suspicious items. Scans should be made by people
who are familiar with the building. Assign staff to certain areas of the building. Keep in mind
that a bomb could be placed
anywhere
on college property — inside or outside.
•
Any suspicious devices, packages, etc., should be pointed out to emergency responders.
Do
not touch.
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Once a device is located, emergency responders take responsibility for it.
Evacuation considerations:
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If a decision is made to evacuate, notify staff via phone system, hardwired PA system or by
messenger.
Do not use cell phones, radios or fire alarm system
because of risk of
activating a device.
•
While notification is being made, other staff should survey the grounds to clear exits and areas
where students and staff will be going. Exit routes should be altered accordingly if the location
of the device is known.
•
When evacuating, leave everything as-is. Leave room doors unlocked. Teachers take class
roster.
Bomb squads generally will
not
search a building unless a suspicious package has been located.
Approved 12/10/08
For more information, see
Delgado’s Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery Policy
Approved 12/10/08
CHECKLIST FOR TELEPHONE THREATS
If you receive a telephoned threat (bomb/chemical/other):
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Remain calm.
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Do not hang up. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible and listen
carefully.
Ask the following questions:
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Where is the bomb/chemical or other hazard?
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When will it explode/be activated?
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What does it look like?
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What kind of bomb/hazard is it?
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What will cause it to explode/activate?
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What is your name?
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Did you place the bomb/hazard? WHY?
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Where are you?
Exact wording of the threat: __________________________________________________
If voice is familiar, who did it sound like? ________________________________________
Caller ID information:
male
female
adult
juvenile
age
Call origin:
local
long distance
internal
cell phone
Caller’s voice: Note pattern of speech, type of voice, tone. Check all that apply.
Calm
Excited
Loud
Soft
Deep
Nasal
Raspy
Distinct
Slurred
Normal
Crying
Laughter
Slow
Rapid
Disguised
Accent
Lisp
Stutter
Drunken
Familiar
Incoherent
Deep breathing
Background sounds: Check all that apply.
Voices
Airplanes
Street noises
Trains
Quiet
Bells
Clear Static
Animals
Party
Vehicles
Horns
House noises
PA system
Music
Factory machines
Motor
Phone booth
Other:
Threat language: Check all that apply.
Well-spoken
(educated)
Foul
Taped Incoherent
Irrational
Message read from
script
Did caller indicate knowledge of the building? Give specifics: ________________________
G
Person receiving call: ______________ Phone number where call received: ____________
LEAVE YOUR PHONE OFF THE HOOK. DO NOT HANG UP AFTER CALLER HANGS UP.
