Police Emergency and Crisis Management Procedures

Bomb Threats
Upon Receiving A Bomb Threat by Phone:

• Remain calm.
• Listen carefully.
• Do not interrupt the caller.
• Try to keep the caller talking.
• Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.
• Do not anger the caller.
• Write down exactly what the caller says.
• Obtain information necessary to complete Bomb Threat Data Reports. These forms can be downloaded from the Morgan State University Police web site. Keep a copy of the form at your workstation. Try to determine:
• Time device is set to detonate;
• Device location;
• Description of device;
• Type of explosive utilized;
• What will cause the device to detonate;
• If the caller is responsible for placing the device;
• Why the device was placed;
• Name, address, and phone number of caller;
• Organization represented by the caller;
• Exact wording of threat;
• Time and length of call and number call was made to;
• Age, gender, and voice characteristics of caller; and
• Background noises in the calls.
• Ensure the University Police are notified at ext. 3103
• Do not erase threats if they are left on voice mail.
• Notify your supervisor.
• Meet and cooperate with responding University Police personnel.