Bomb Threat

Remember

DO NOT HANG UP, even if you think it's a prank! Remain calm.

Write down the exact wording of threats and pay attention to the caller's voice (gender, demeanor) and background noises (traffic, music, voices).

Ask a lot of questions, using the checklist provided below.

By Telephone

• DO NOT HANG UP! Remain calm.
• Ask a lot of questions, using the checklist below as a guide.

Ask:

When is the bomb going to explode? Where is it right now? What does it look like? What kind of bomb is it? What will cause it to explode? Did you place the bomb? What is your address? What is your name?

Caller's Voice:

Calm Slow Loud Stutter Rapid Soft Laughter Disguised Deep breathing Accent Lisp Cracked Cough Nervous

Nasal Raspy Angry Excited Deep Clearing throat Normal Distinct Crying Slurred Ragged Speech impediment Whispering Familiar (if so, who did it sound like)?

If Known:

Name of Caller Number from which call originated Male/female Race Approximate age Number at which call was received Time Date Exact wording of threats

Background Sounds:

Street noises Animal noises Car sounds PA system Music Crockery

Factory machinery Other machinery Other voices House noises No noise at all Other (please specify)

Location:

Can you tell if the call is: Long distance Cellular

Local

Bomb Threat Language:

Incoherent Foul Taped

Articulate Message read by threat maker Irrational