University Police Emergency Procedures Guide

Bomb Threat Protocol 

Bomb threats are assumed to be real and should be treated as such until determined otherwise.

If you see something you believe to be a bomb or you receive a bomb threat refer to the below protocols.

Telephone Threat

Most bomb threats are received by phone. Follow the below guidelines:

• Remain calm
• DO NOT HANG UP and keep the caller on the line for as long as possible.
• Listen Carefully, Be polite, and show interest.
• If possible, get a coworker to call the University Police while you continue talking with the caller. (If not then call the University Police as soon as the caller hangs up)
• Ask the Caller the following Questions - Where is the bomb located (building, floor, room, etc.)?
• When will it go off?
• What does it look like?
• What kind of bomb is it? What will make it explode?
• Did you place the bomb?
• Why?
• What is your name?
• Are you an employee or a student?
• Complete the information on the DHS Bomb Threat Checklist as soon as possible after the call.

Written Threat

Complete the information on the DHS Bomb Threat Checklist as soon as possible after the call.

Emailed Threat

• Remain Calm
• Leave the message open on your computer
• Do not respond to or click on any links or attachments in the email
• Take a picture of the email and note the date and time