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Bomb Threats

If you receive a threatening call:

  • Ascertain as much information from the caller as possible. Use the checklist provided below to assist you in recording information obtained from a telephone bomb threat.
  • Notify Public Safety and Security at 610-660-1111 immediately.
  • Notify your supervisor.
  • Do NOT activate the building alarm system to evacuate.
If you receive suspicious mail, follow the guidelines for suspicious packages. ATF Bomb Threat Checklist

Exact time of call: ________________________

Exact words of caller: _____________________

QUESTIONS TO ASK

  1. When is bomb going to explode?
  2. Where is the bomb?
  3. What does it look like?
  4. What kind of bomb is it?
  5. What will cause it to explode?
  6. Did you place the bomb?
  7. Why?
  8. Where are you calling from?
  9. What is your address?
  10. What is your name?

CALLER'S VOICE (circle)

Calm Slow Crying Slurred
Stutter Deep Loud Broken
Giggling Accent Angry Rapid
Stressed Nasal Lisp Excited
Disguised Sincere Squeaky Normal

If the voice is familiar, whom did it sound like?

Were there any background noises?

Remarks:

Person receiving call:

Telephone number call received at: