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Bomb Threat Response Guide<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Bomb Threat Response Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This guide explains how to respond to a bomb threat or to a caller who claims a bomb is located on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most bomb threats are hoaxes; however, it is important to take all threats seriously. A quick and organized response to a perceived threat can minimize the risk of injury to students, employees, and visitors. Making a false bomb threat is a federal offense punishable under United States Code 18-844e, with a penalty of up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. Bomb threats can be delivered in person or via phone, letter or email. All threats received by University faculty, staff, and students must be reported to University Police: (540) 654-4444.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Response<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a bomb threat is received by phone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Remain calm. Keep the caller on the telephone as long as possible. Do not hang up, even if the caller does.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Listen carefully, be polite, and show interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Try to keep the caller talking to learn more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If possible, write a note to a colleague to call University Police.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use the Bomb Threat Checklist (Attachment A).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Record the time and phone number if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contact University Police at (540) 654-4444 from a different phone immediately after receiving the threat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Take no further action until advised to do so by the University Police. Responding officers will assess the threat and advise the building occupants if it is necessary to evacuate the building or area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    If a bomb threat is received by email, fax, or other electronic communication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Immediately notify University Police.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Do not delete or throw away the message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Provide or relay the entire message, and any previous correspondence with the sender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Take no further action until advised to do so by the University Police. Responding officers will assess the threat and advise the building occupants if it is necessary to evacuate the building or area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      If a bomb threat is received by handwritten note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Immediately notify University Police.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Handle the note as minimally as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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