Bomb Threat
A bomb threat could come by way of an e-mail message or a phone call indicating that a bomb has been placed in a specific location or will be detonated within a given timeframe.
STAY CALM
Bomb threat received by email:
- Do not delete the email.
- Refer to section Threatening Messages for more detailed procedures.
Bomb threat received by phone:
- Listen carefully, be courteous and let the caller say as much as possible without interruption, Make note of the exact wording.
- Pay attention to the caller’s voice: is the caller a male or female, is the caller loud or soft spoken, does the caller speak fast or slow, does the caller have an accent?
- Question the caller, if possible, about their motive, type of device, location, and time of detonation
- Obtain as much information as you can. Follow the procedures listed on the back of this page.
- Keep the caller on the line for as long as possible, do NOT be the one to end the conversation or hang up first. Continue asking questions for as long as possible.
- Note the number that appears on caller ID.
Once the phone call has ended:
Call Security Services by dialing 6666 internally or 204.786.6666 from an outside line.
- Inform your manager only after you have informed Security Services.
- Do not discuss the threat with any other building occupant.
- Do not touch anything suspicious but report it to Security without delay.
- Be available to supply information to Security Services and law enforcement upon their arrival.Await further instructions from your building emergency representative.
BE PREPARED
- Know how to handle a bomb threat over the phone and keep a hard copy of the Bomb Threat Quick Reference Procedure [PDF] document accessible at your desk