Bomb Threat Checklist - Department Of Homeland Security - 2014
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1BOMB THREAT
BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
PROCEDURES
This quick reference checklist is designed to help employees and decision makers of
DATE:
TIME:
commercial facilities, schools, etc. respond to a bomb threat in an orderly and con-
trolled manner with the first responders and other stakeholders.
PHONE NUMBER WHERE
TIME CALLER
Most bomb threats are received by phone. Bomb threats are serious until proven
CALL RECEIVED:
HUNG UP:
otherwise. Act quickly, but remain calm and obtain information with the checklist on
the reverse of this card.
Ask Caller:
If a bomb threat is received by phone:
1. Remain calm. Keep the caller on the line for as long as possible. DO NOT HANG
Where is the bomb located?
UP, even if the caller does.
(building, floor, room, etc.)
2. Listen carefully. Be polite and show interest.
When will it go off?
3. Try to keep the caller talking to learn more information.
4. If possible, write a note to a colleague to call the authorities or, as soon as the
What does it look like?
caller hangs up, immediately notify them yourself.
What kind of bomb is it?
5. If your phone has a display, copy the number and/or letters on the window display.
6. Complete the Bomb Threat Checklist immediately. Write down as much detail as
What will make it explode?
you can remember. Try to get exact words.
7. Immediately upon termination of call, DO NOT HANG UP, but from a different
Did you place the bomb?
Yes
No
phone, contact authorities immediately with information and await instructions.
Why?
If a bomb threat is received by handwritten note:
What is your name?
Call _____________________________________
Handle note as minimally as possible.
Exact Words of Threat:
If a bomb threat is received by e-mail:
Call _____________________________________
Do not delete the message.
Signs of a suspicious package:
Information About Caller:
No return address
Poorly handwritten
Where is the caller located? (background/level of noise)
Excessive postage
Misspelled words
Estimated age:
Stains
Incorrect titles
Is voice familiar? If so, who does it sound like?
Strange odor
Foreign postage
Other points:
Strange sounds
Restrictive notes
Caller’s Voice
Background Sounds
Threat Language
Unexpected delivery
Female
Animal noises
Incoherent
Male
House noises
Message read
* Refer to your local bomb threat emergency response plan
Accent
Kitchen noises
Taped message
for evacuation criteria
Angry
Street noises
Irrational
Calm
Booth
Profane
DO NOT:
Clearing throat
PA system
Well-spoken
Coughing
Conversation
Use two-way radios or cellular phone. Radio signals have the potential to detonate
Cracking voice
Music
a bomb.
Crying
Motor
Touch or move a suspicious package.
Deep
Clear
Deep breathing
Static
Disguised
Office machinery
Distinct
Factory machinery
WHO TO CONTACT (Select One)
Excited
Local
Laughter
Long Distance
911
Lisp
Other Information:
Loud
Follow your local guidelines
Nasal
Normal
Ragged
For more information about this form contact the DHS Office
for Bombing Prevention at OBP@dhs.gov
Rapid
Raspy
Slow
Slurred
2014
Soft
Stutter
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