Bomb Threat and Suspicious Package

IF A BOMB THREAT IS RECEIVED BY PHONE

• Remain calm. Keep the caller on the line for as long as possible. DO NOT HANG UP, even if the caller does.
• Listen carefully. Be polite and show interest.
• Try to keep the caller talking to learn more information.
• If possible, write a note to a colleague to call the authorities or, as soon as the caller hangs up, immediately notify them yourself.
• If your phone has a display, copy the number and/or letters on the window display.
• Complete the Bomb Threat Checklist on the next page immediately. Write down as much detail as possible. Try to get exact words.
• Immediately upon termination of call, DO NOT HANG UP, but from a different phone, contact authorities immediately with information and await instructions.
• Call 911 immediately and report it to law enforcement.

MAIL OR PACKAGE THREAT

• All suspicious packages and bomb threats must be treated as a serious matter.
• Signs of a suspicious package:
  • No return addresses
  • Excessive postage
  • Stains
  • Strange odor
  • Strange sounds
  • Unexpected delivery
  • Poorly handwritten
  • Misspelled words
  • Incorrect titles
  • Foreign postage
  • Restrictive notes
• To ensure the safety of the campus population, all suspicious packages and bomb threats will be considered real until proven otherwise.
• If a suspicious object or potential bomb is discovered, remain calm.
• DO NOT HANDLE THE OBJECT.
• CLEAR THE AREA.
• Call 911 immediately and report it to law enforcement.
• In most cases, these incidents are meant to disrupt normal activities.
• Building evacuation will be determined only by proper authorities.
• Do NOT use cell phones, radios or other wireless devices near the suspicious package.
• Any employee who had direct contact with the package should wash their exposed skin with soap and water after reaching a safe place.