Bomb Threats
Bomb threats are rare at Abraham Baldwin College, but they do occur. As
the receiver of a bomb threat, you can provide the most information to
ABAC Police by obtaining as much information as possible from the
caller. Things to ask include:
-Location of the bomb
-Time of detonation
-Type of bomb
-Reason for the bomb
Concentrate on the caller’s voice (race, sex, age, accent, nervousness,
etc.) And any background noises you may hear (indoors, outdoors, music,
television, voices, laughing, etc.) This information will assist in
identifying the caller. Call the ABAC Police Department immediately by
dialing 911. Do not panic! The ABC Police Department will assist in
searching the area. The assistance of police personnel may be requested.
The daily users of the office areas are better qualified to determine
what is “out of place” or unusual.
The ABAC Police Department will notify other agencies as needed. The
ABAC Police and the building supervisor will work together to determine
if evacuation of the building is required. The time difference between
the received bomb threat call and the alleged time of explosion will be
a factor in making any decision to evacuate the building. Most bomb
threats are made to disrupt classes, examination, or office routines.
The eventuality of an actual bomb being places is extremely rare.
However, the ABAC Police department takes every threat seriously and
will investigate the bomb threat thoroughly.
Questions to ask a person who makes a bomb threat call:
1. When is the bomb going to explode?
2. Where is it right now?
3. What does it look like?
4. What kind of bomb is it?
5. What will cause it to explode?
6. Did you place the bomb?
7. Why?
8. What is your address?
9. What is your name?
Characteristics to listen for:
1. Age of caller
2. Gender of caller
3. Race of caller
4. Exact wording of threat
5. Any unusual voice characteristics
6. Background noises
7. Language ability of caller