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Bomb Threats
When a bomb threat has been received, the University Police Department
may issue a directive
that all personnel are to evacuate the affected building or area. Such
a directive is to be followed promptly to assure the safety of life and
property.
- If the
threat is by letter or note, protect the written message from handling.
- If threat
is by telephone:
- Keep
caller on the line and ask specifics:
- exact
location of the bomb
- description
of bomb device
- what will
make it explode
- how to
deactivate it
- time of
detonation
- why was it
put there
- Analyze
identity of caller (age, sex, mental condition, tone of voice).
- Listen
for background noises which might aid in identifying the location from
which the call is originating.
- Record
the message word for word and the time call received.
- Call the
University Police Department at 782-6000 and follow their instructions.
- Do not call
any other University officials. The Director of Public Safety
will make notifications to other University officials.
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