Bomb Threats
All bomb threats are considered valid until proven otherwise.
If you receive a bomb threat
Most bomb threats are made directly by telephone. If you receive a bomb threat, follow these procedures:
1. Listen to what the caller is saying
2. Be calm and courteous
3. Do not interrupt the caller or hang up
4. Obtain as much information as you can. Suggested questions are listed below.
5. Do not put caller on hold.
6. If possible, signal a co-worker to dial "36111" (external 613-533-6111) or dial it yourself when the call is finished
7. If you have call display, record the number
Ask these questions:
1. When will it explode? _________ a.m. - p.m.
2. Where is it? Classroom, office, hallway, stairwell, garbage pail, other
3. What does it look like?
4. Where are you calling from? (Check your call display if you have one.)
5. What is your name?
6. Why did you place the bomb?
Record this data:
Date: __________________ Time: __________ am/pm
Exact wording of threat:
Characteristics of Caller: (circle most appropriate responses)
Sex: M / F
Estimated Age:
Accent: English / French / Asian / Middle-Eastern / Spanish / Italian / Other (describe)
Diction: Deliberate / Rushed / Clipped / Slurred Lisp / Nasal / Other
Manner: Calm / Emotional / Threatening / Vulgar
Other identifying information:
Background Noise: Traffic Horns / Children's Voices / Television / Animals / Other
Was caller familiar with area? Yes No
Who took the call:
From what department:
Call Campus Security at 36111 immediately (external 613-533-6111) after completing the call. Do not call the police; a suspicious package must be found before the Bomb Disposal Unit Will be detached.
What to do if a bomb threat has been received
Campus Security will evaluate any bomb threat received and decide on a plan of action.
Search Procedures
• You may be asked to participate in a search - but you are under no obligation to do so.
• Identify any suspicious package, briefcase, etc., if your area is being searched.
• If searching - you will be teamed up with Campus Security and specific instructions given.
• Limited searches include:
a) broad search of such areas as washrooms, lobbies, stairwells, corridors, and hallways.
b) thorough search of key and critical areas such as mechanical and computer rooms etc.
c) detailed search of specific area, if indicated by the threat
If not searching
Identify any suspicious package, briefcase, etc., if your area is being searched.
Assist in the evacuation of students, if one is ordered by campus security
Exit by a route previously cleared by Campus Security.
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Page last update: 27 August 2006
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