Applies To: All Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVH-K) staff, members, volunteers and visitors Policy: Upon receipt of a bomb threat, it is impossible to know if it is real or a hoax. Therefore, precautions shall be taken for the safety of the members, visitors, and employees; and to improve the probability that the culprit is caught. Procedures: In the event of a bomb threat staff will utilize the Bomb Threat Procedure form attached to this document. Once the Police have arrived: Unlock all drawers and cabinets for search crews. Keys shall be available so that searchers can inspect all rooms. Employee lockers will be searched. If padlocked, padlock will be cut off. The Administrator or designee shall remain with the Search Commander during the entire search to provide assistance and counsel during the search. You can help by searching your immediate area and identifying any strange or misplaced objects. Do NOT touch anything report suspect objects. – If a suspected bomb is located within the building, the responsibility for investigation will be that of the law enforcement officials having jurisdiction over such matters.
Applies To: All Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVH-K) staff, members, volunteers and visitors Policy: Upon receipt of a bomb threat, it is impossible to know if it is real or a hoax. Therefore, precautions shall be taken for the safety of the members, visitors, and employees; and to improve the probability that the culprit is caught. Procedures: In the event of a bomb threat staff will utilize the Bomb Threat Procedure form attached to this document. Once the Police have arrived: Unlock all drawers and cabinets for search crews. Keys shall be available so that searchers can inspect all rooms. Employee lockers will be searched. If padlocked, padlock will be cut off. The Administrator or designee shall remain with the Search Commander during the entire search to provide assistance and counsel during the search. You can help by searching your immediate area and identifying any strange or misplaced objects. Do NOT touch anything – report suspect objects. If a suspected bomb is located within the building, the responsibility for investigation will be that of the law enforcement officials having jurisdiction over such matters.
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