Bomb Threat

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 check list 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?