Bomb Threat
- Bomb threats usually occur by telephone.
- The person receiving the bomb threat should remain on the phone and attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller by using the checklist (Addendum A)*. Please be sure that a copy of the checklist is near all the phones in your department.
- Call the UTA police at 3003, giving your name, location, and telephone number. Inform them of the situation, including any information you may have as to the location of the bomb, time it is set to explode, and the time you received the call.
- Follow the instructions from UTA Police for evacuating the building.
- Turn on your building radio, BUT DO NOT USE IT. In the case of a bomb threat, the RADIOS CAN DETONATE A REMOTE CONTROL. Wait for a supervisor clearance to use radio.
Addendem A
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| Evacuation Procedures | Weekday Alarm | Evening and Weekend Alarm | ||
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| Bomb Threat Checklist | ||||
| Questions to ask: | Exact wording of the Threat | |||
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| Where is the bomb located? | ||||
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| When is the bomb going to explode? | ||||
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| What does it look like? | ||||
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| What will cause it to explode? | ||||
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| What kind of bomb is it? | ||||
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| Did you place the bomb? | ||||
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| Why? | ||||
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| Do you want to give your address? | ||||
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| What name do you go by? | ||||
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| Sex of caller | ||||
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| Age of Caller | ||||
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| Length of call | ||||
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| The caller's voice was: | ||||
| Calm | Laughing | Lisp | Disguised | |
| Crying Raspy | Accent | Excited Distinct | Ragged | |
| Deep | Familiar | Slow | Normal Rapid | |
| Slurred | Clearing Throat | Soft | Crackling Voice | |
| Nasal | Deep Breathing Loud | Stutter | Angry | |
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| If the voice is familiar, who did it sound like? | ||||
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| Background noises: | ||||
| Street noise | House Noise | Clear | Pots and Pans | |
| Static | Voices | Office Machinery | Local | |
| PA system | Factory Machinery | Long Distance | Music | |
| Animal Noise | Booth | Motor | ||
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| Threat Languages: | ||||
| Well Spoken (educated) | Foul | Taped Incoherent | Message Read by Threatener | Irrational |
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| Remarks: | ||||
Report Call immediately to the Police at Ext. 3003.
Date --/--/-- Phone # -----------------
Receiver's Name -------------------------------------
Receiver's Position ----------------------------------
* This procedure is meant to be a guide for what to do in an emergency situation. The University Center and its employees do not take responsibility for the loss of property or life in any situation.