Bomb Threat
If a bomb threat is received by phone:
- DO NOT HANG UP, even if you think it’s a prank! Remain calm. Write down the exact wording of threats and pay attention to the caller’s voice (gender, demeanor) and background noises (traffic, music, voices).
- Take notice of caller ID number on the phone.
- Ask a lot of questions, using the checklist provided.
- Contact the University Police at 617.627.6911 (x66911 from a campus phone) immediately after the call.
Most bomb threats are received via telephone.* People who make bomb threats often want to provide information to the call-taker: who, what, when, where and why. Knowing what questions to ask and keeping the caller on the phone are important when receiving a telephoned bomb threat.
If a bomb threat is received by handwritten note:
- Call 617.627.6911 (x66911 from a campus phone)
- Handle note as minimally as possible.
If a bomb threat is received by e-mail:
- Call 617.627.6911 (x66911 from a campus phone)
- Do not delete the message.
If a bomb threat is received by phone:
- Keep the caller on the phone, and ask a lot of questions using the check list below.
- Contact the University Police at 617.627.6911 (x66911 from a campus phone) immediately after the call.
Ask Caller:
- Where is the bomb located? (Building, floor, room, etc.)
- When will it go off?
- What does it look like?
- What kind of bomb is it?
- What will make it explode?
- Did you place the bomb? Yes/No
- If yes, why?
- What is your name?
Document:
- Responses to above questions
- Exact words of threat
- Where is the caller located?
- Estimated age?
- Is the voice familiar? If so, who does it sound like?
Caller's Voice:
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Background Sounds:
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Threat Language:
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Emergency Telephone Numbers
In case of emergency call 617.627.6911 (x66911 from a campus phone). Fire on the Boston health sciences and SMFA campuses call 911. Visit the University Police website for a complete list of campus-specific phone numbers.