Bomb

A suspicious-looking box, package, object, or container in or near your work area may be a bomb or explosive material.

• Do not handle or touch the object.
• Move to a safe location and call the Police immediately.
• Do not operate any power switches.
• Do not activate the fire alarm

Bomb Threat

If you receive a bomb threat (via the telephone):

• Stay calm and keep your voice calm.
• Talk to the caller to obtain as much information as possible.
• Take notes. Pay attention to details. Ask as many questions as possible:
• When will it explode?
• Where is it right now?
• What does it look like?
• What kind of bomb is it?
• Where did you leave it?
• Did you place the bomb?
• Who is the target?
• Why did you plant it?
• What is your address?
• Where are you calling from?
• What is your name?
• Listen to the caller’s voice. See if you can identify:
• Speech patterns (accent, tone)
• Emotional state (angry, agitated, calm, etc.)
• Background noise (traffic, people talking and accents, music & type, etc.)
• Age and gender
• Write down other data:
• Date and time of call
• How threat was received (letter, note, telephone)
• Call the Police and give them all info you gathered. Follow Police instructions.
• Check your work area for unfamiliar items. Do not touch suspicious items; report them to the Police.