Bomb Threat

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 immediately after the call.

If a bomb threat is received by handwritten note

• Call 617-627-6911
• Handle note as minimally as possible.

If a bomb threat is received by e-mail

• Call 617-627-6911
• 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 checklist below. Contact the University Police at 617-627-6911 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
• Information about the caller: (Background /level of noise)
• Where is the caller located?
• Estimated age?
• Is the voice familiar? If so, who does it sound like?