The First Two Minutes of a Bomb Threat

The vast majority of bomb threats are hoaxes. But not all.

When you or an employee of your organization receives a bomb threat, record as much information about the call and caller as possible. Your receptionist should have a form like the two-pager we've created below. It could save lives and property.

Bomb Threat

ASK

1. What building is it in?

2. When will it explode?

3. Where is it right now?

4. What does it look like?

5. What kind of bomb is it?

6. What will cause it to explode?

7. Did you place the bomb?

8. Why?

9. Who are you?

DO NOT HANG UP THE PHONE

PUT ON HOLD AND USE ANOTHER EXTENSION OR DIFFERENT PHONE

EXACT WORDS OF THE THREAT:

Gender of caller: ______Race: _________

Age: ______ Length of call: ________

Call Display:______________________ Cell?________

Number at which the call is received: _______

Time: _________ Date: _____/_____/__________

BOMB THREAT

BOMB THREAT

CALLERS VOICE

______ Calm _____ Nasal

______ Angry ______ Stutter

______ Excited ______ Lisp

______ Slow ______ Raspy

______ Rapid ______ Deep

______ Soft ______ Clearing throat

______ Laughter ______ Deep breathing

______ Crying ______ Cracking voice

______ Normal ______ Disguised

______ Distinct ______ Accent

______ Slurred ______ Familiar

______ Squeaky ______ Whispered

If voice is familiar, who did it sound like?

______________________________________________

BACKGROUND SOUNDS

______ Street ______ Factory machines

______ Crockery ______ Animals

______ Voices ______ Clear

______ PA System ______ Static

______ Music ______ Local

______ House ______ Long distance

______ Motor ______ Booth

______ Office ______ Other

THREAT LANGUAGE

______ Well Spoken ______ Incoherent

______ Tape

______ Foul ______ Message read

______ Irrational threat maker

Remarks

REPORT CALL IMMEDIATELY TO:

Police Tel: 911

Date ___/____/_________Time____________________________

Name ____________________________________________

Position _________________________________________

Phone number __________________________________

Bomb Threat