Bomb or Bomb Threat

Know What To Do

Suspicious Package/Bomb

Do not under any circumstances come close to the unidentified package or handle it in any way. Move to a safe location far away from the object and call the Police immediately. If the package is located within a building do not activate the fire alarm, this may cause a rush of people to come within close proximity of the suspicious package. Try to remember if anyone was around you when you found the package. Pay attention to details and give the police as much information as possible.

If you receive a bomb threat:

• Stay composed and keep your voice calm.
• Continue to talk to the caller to obtain as much information as possible.
• Pay attention to details and take notes if possible.
• Listen to the caller's voice and any identifying sounds in the background such as traffic, other people talking, any identifying accents, music, ect.
• Here a few questions to ask the caller:
  • When will the bomb detonate?
  • What does the bomb look like?
  • Where is the bomb located?
  • What kind of bomb is it?
  • Who placed the bomb?
  • What is the reason for planting it?
  • Is there a specific target and why?
  • Ask the caller for his/her name and where they are located
• Remember the time and date of the call.
• Inform the Police and give them all of the information you have gathered

Posted on Oct 15, 2008 - 06:59 AM

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