By telephone:             DO NOT HANG UP ! REMAIN CALM !
The excitment generated by a bomb threat often causes the individual receiving the call to terminate the call prematurely. Unless you feel an immediate threat, try to prolong the conversation and extract as much information as possible. Take the caller seriously. Ask a lot of questions, using the checklist below as a guide. Notify AWC Campus Police immediately at 49500 or 314-9500.

Sex of Caller: Male  Female     Age:       Race:
Time:     Date:   Number at which call was received:
If known, name of caller:     Number from which call was originated:

BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
Questions to Ask:
1) When is the bomb going to explode?
2) Where is it?
3) What does it look like?
4) What kind of bomb is it?
5) How is the bomb wrapped?
6) Are you part of a group or organization?
7) Did you place the bomb? Check for yes. Why?
8) What is your Name?
9) What will cause the bomb to explode?

Caller's voice:

Calm Nasal Vulgar Raspy Loud Angry Cracking voice
Excited Deep Soft Crying Laughing Familiar Fast speech
Familiar Articulate Drunk Accent Slurred Lisp Clearing Throat
Stutter Disguised Slow Speech Ragged

Background Sounds:
Street Machinery Animal People PA System
Static Music Kitchen House Motor
Booth Voices Sirens Clear Party Office Sounds

Additional Comments: