BOMB THREAT

In the event of a Bomb Threat to the school or facility:

Staff Actions:

Most bomb threats are called in, but some are made using e-mail, social media, a written note or as graffiti. Using the bulleted list below, gather as much information as possible:

• Notify principal
• Share all information gathered; location, type of bomb, expected time of explosion, suspected perpetrator
• Do not erase threat until it is documented (photo) and law enforcement / incident commander has directed to do so  

 

In case of a phoned in bomb threat:

• Prolong the conversation as much as possible
• Identify background noises and voice characteristics
• Engage the caller to give description of bomb, where it is, and when it is due to explode
• Determine the caller's knowledge of the facility
• AVOID HANGING UP THE PHONE (use another phone to call authorities)
• Complete the Post Bomb Threat Report
• Alert the principal or person in charge (without hanging up)

Principal / Designee:

• Call 911 and District Support Team
• Using standard procedures the Incident Commander needs to make a decision on whether to evacuate the building or to stay inside. NOTE: If an evacuation response is initiated, modify evacuation routes if necessary based on possible location of bomb
• Instruct staff to perform a security scan* of their assigned area
• If what appears to be a bomb is found: DO NOT TOUCH IT; the police department will take charge
• Turn off cell phones and DO NOT transmit with radios
• Leave the immediate environment as it is
• Avoid altering any electrical items or systems (DO NOT turn on or off lights, DO NOT change thermostat, etc.)
• Avoid opening and closing doors
• Evacuate personnel at least 300 feet from the building; during inclement weather and a possible prolonged search, move students to an Alternate Building Location
• Check absentee list for possible clues to who might have phoned in the bomb scare
• Follow standard student accounting and reporting procedures
• Once first responders have determined that the threat is not credible, return to class
• Document actions and complete incident reports

*Security scan -- visually inspecting a familiar area for an unfamiliar object(s)

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