Bomb Threat STEP 1: Record Information Any person receiving a call alleging a bomb or other device should attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller. Initially, write down the time of the call. Try to determine the caller’s identity: Male or female? Approximate age? Origin of call phone booth, cell phone)? Caller's voice (slow, fast, loud, foreign, calm, emotional, etc.)? Are there background noises? Does caller appear familiar with campus? Contact University Police STEP 2: If at all possible have someone else contact the University Police at x-2911 from any campus phone or 262-595-2911 from a cell phone. If you are alone, keep the caller talking as long as possible. IMPORTANT: Make sure you collect at the following information before ending the call and contacting the University Police at 9-911 from any campus phone or 414-229-9911 from a cell phone. Device Location Type of Device Detonation time STEP 3: Ask Caller Questions Engage caller in conversation. Ask questions and write down caller's exact words. What type of device is it? Chemical? Biological? Explosive? When is device going to explode? Time remaining and device location? What does it look like? What would cause it to detonate or release its contents? How do you deactivate the device? Do you know who placed the device? Where are you (the caller) now? Callers name and address? Remain calm and polite but firm. Do not insist on answer to any questions STEP 4: Evacuate Building If the threat of an explosion is imminent, activate the fire alarm to initiate building evacuation. Evacuate the building quickly and calmly by way of the nearest exit. Upon exiting, proceed to a safe distance from the building. Keep clear of emergency vehicles. If possible report to the designated evacuation area for your building. Stay with the group from your area or with your class. Do not reenter the building until the "all-clear" has been given.
Bomb Threat STEP 1: Record Information Any person receiving a call alleging a bomb or other device should attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller. Initially, write down the time of the call. Try to determine the caller’s identity: Male or female? Approximate age? Origin of call phone booth, cell phone)? Caller's voice (slow, fast, loud, foreign, calm, emotional, etc.)? Are there background noises? Does caller appear familiar with campus? STEP 2: Contact University Police If at all possible have someone else contact the University Police at x-2911 from any campus phone or 262-595-2911 from a cell phone. If you are alone, keep the caller talking as long as possible. IMPORTANT: Make sure you collect at the following information before ending the call and contacting the University Police at 9-911 from any campus phone or 414-229-9911 from a cell phone. Device Location Type of Device Detonation time STEP 3: Ask Caller Questions Engage caller in conversation. Ask questions and write down caller's exact words. What type of device is it? Chemical? Biological? Explosive? When is device going to explode? Time remaining and device location? What does it look like? What would cause it to detonate or release its contents? How do you deactivate the device? Do you know who placed the device? Where are you (the caller) now? Callers name and address? Remain calm and polite but firm. Do not insist on answer to any questions STEP 4: Evacuate Building If the threat of an explosion is imminent, activate the fire alarm to initiate building evacuation. Evacuate the building quickly and calmly by way of the nearest exit. Upon exiting, proceed to a safe distance from the building. Keep clear of emergency vehicles. If possible report to the designated evacuation area for your building. Stay with the group from your area or with your class. Do not reenter the building until the "all-clear" has been given.
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