Bomb Threat

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BOMB THREAT

  1. OBSERVING A SUSPICIOUS OBJECT OR POTENTIAL BOMB
    • Do not handle or touch the object.
    • Clear the area.
    • Immediately call Safety & Security
  2. RECEIVING A BOMB THREAT BY PHONE
    • Any person receiving a phone call bomb threat should ask the caller:
      • When is the bomb going to explode?
      • Where is the bomb located?
      • What kind of bomb is it?
      • What does it look like?
      • Why did you place the bomb?
    • Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and record the following:
      • Time of call.
      • Approximate age & sex of caller.
      • Speech pattern, accent, possible nationality, etc.
      • Emotional State of the caller.
      • Background noise.
      • Caller ID (if displayed on your phone)
      • If the threat is recorded on your voicemail, do not delete the message.
      • If the threat is received via any version of social media, do not delete the message.
      • Notify your immediate supervisor.
    • If possible, have someone contact Safety & Security while you are on the phone with the caller.  Otherwise, immediately notify Safety & Security at (315) 229-5555 or x5555 to report threat.

  3. LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATION AND ARRIVAL

    Safety & Security will contact the Canton Police Department to conduct a detailed bomb search. Employees may be requested to make a cursory inspection of their area for suspicious objects and to report the location to Safety & Security.

    Do not touch any suspicious objects!  Do not open drawers or cabinets or turn lights off.

    • If the bomb threat endangers you and other building occupants, or if you are instructed to do so, evacuate the space by walking quickly to the nearest marked exit.

  4. EVACUATION

    During building evacuations, assist special needs individuals in exiting the building and proceed to a safe location.

    Remember that elevators are reserved for handicapped and special needs people during evacuations.

    • Remain calm and do not panic.
    • If the emergency is impacting your building’s evacuation meeting point, or if you are instructed to do so by college authorities or first responders, proceed to the alternate primary or secondary assembly area and await further directions from officials.

    IMPORTANT - DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING until and unless told to do so by Safety & Security.