Bomb Threats

If you receive a threatening call warning of a bomb or other physical harm, do not hang up.
Have another person call 911 while you try to obtain information. Engage the caller in a conversation as long as possible and note what you hear.

If you see a suspicious object, DO NOT move, jar or touch it or anything attached to it. Notify University Police.

If You Receive a Bomb Threat:

• Don't rely on memory; take notes
• What's the specific threat?
• Is the voice familiar in any way?
• Is the caller male or female? Young or old?
• Tone of speech: calm, angry?  Is there an accent, stutter, etc.?
• Are there any background sounds?
• Record the caller's words, if possible
• Ask the following:
  • When will the bomb explode?
  • Where is it located?
  • What does it look like? What kind is it?
  • Is there more than one?
  • What will cause it to explode?
  • Who placed the bomb?
  • Why was the bomb placed?
  • Try to get the caller's name and address.

University Police will determine whether to evacuate based on the information and circumstances surrounding the threat.

If You're Instructed to Evacuate:

• Follow police directions and remain calm. 
• Walk to the nearest exit, and make sure others are evacuating.
• Evacuate 200+ yards from the area which may contain the bomb.
• Be alert for anything unusual on the evacuation route.
• If you see something that appears suspicious, DO NOT move, jar or touch the object or anything attached to it. Notify University Police.