Bomb Threat
1. Emergency Actions - When a bomb threat is received by phone:
- Keep the caller on the line and talking as long as possible (pretend to have difficulty in hearing - ask the caller to repeat what he/she said).
- Try to get as much information as possible about the location of the bomb and a description of the bomb and the caller.
"USE THE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
(see Bomb Threat Checklist below) TO RECORD ALL INFORMATION." - Stay on the line as long as the caller continues to provide useful information. If possible, have someone else use another line to call Campus Safety at 4-4911.
- After the caller hangs up, IMMEDIATELY CALL 4-4911 AND NOTIFY CAMPUS SAFETY.
- If an evacuation of the building is ordered TAKE THE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST WITH YOU and give it to Campus Safety.
2. Emergency Actions - When a suspicious package or item is found:
- If you find an item you suspect is a bomb, DO NOT TOUCH, MOVE OR DISTURB IT.
- Call 4-4911 immediately, then notify your supervisor.
- Keep people away from the area until help arrives.
3. Campus Safety:
- Dispatch all available Campus Safety Security Officers and Facilities staff to the scene.
- Notify Chicago Police.
- Notify appropriate University officials as outlined in the basic plan.
- Conduct search and/or evacuation procedures.
Bomb Threat Check List
Use this form to record all information if you receive a bomb threat call.
BE CALM, BE COURTEOUS, LISTEN, DO NOT INTERRUPT.
| EXACT WORDS OF CALLER: _____________________________________________ |
| _____________________________________________________________________ |
| 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 it?___________________________ |
| 6. Where are you calling from?______________________ |
CALLER'S VOICE (CIRCLE)
| MALE | FEMALE | ADULT | JUVENILE |
| ACCENT | WELL SPOKEN | IRRATIONAL | INCOHERENT |
| FOUL | CALM | ANGRY | EXCITED |
| SLOW | RAPID | SOFT | LOUD |
| LAUGHTER | CRYING | NORMAL | SLURRED |
| NASAL | SPEECH IMPEDIMENT | UNUSUAL BREATHING | RASPY |
| CLEARING THROAT | DEEP | HIGH | DISGUISED |
| CRACKING VOICE | FAMILIAR | TAPED |
| If voice is familiar, who did it sound like?____________ |
| Did the caller indicate knowledge of the campus? (Circle one) Yes No |
| If yes, explain:________________________________ |
BACKGROUND SOUNDS (CIRCLE)
| STREET NOISES | DISHES | VOICES | PA SYSTEM |
| MUSIC | HOUSE NOISES | MOTOR | AIRCRAFT |
| QUIET | OFFICE MACHINERY | ANIMAL NOISES | LONG DISTANCE |
| STATIC | FACTORY MACHINERY | ON CAMPUS |
Name:________________________ Dept.:_____________ Phone:________________
Date received:__________
Time received:__________
Time ended: __________
Call 4-4911 immediately after the caller hangs up.TAKE THIS CHECKLIST WITH YOU AS YOU EVACUATE THE BUILDING.