Bomb Threat

Most bomb threats are received by phone. Act quickly, but remain calm and obtain as much information as possible from the caller.

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• REMAIN CALM
• Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.
• Listen carefully to the caller's voice and words.
• Record the time and caller ID number if shown.
• Ask the caller the following questions and write down the answers as soon as possible:
  • Where is the bomb?
  • When will it explode?
  • What does the bomb look like?
  • What kind of bomb is it?
  • What will cause it to explode?
  • Did you place the bomb?
  • Why?
  • What is your name?
  • Are you an employee/student?
  • Where are you calling from?
• Write down any information such as:
  • Background noises
  • The gender of the caller
  • Voice pitches and patterns
  • Any other information that stands out or seems unusual to you
• Immediately Call Campus Security at ext. 6911 or 615.460.6911 to report the incident.
• If a bomb threat is received by a handwritten note, call Belmont Campus Security and handle the note as minimally as possible.
• If a bomb or suspicious package is discovered, do not handle the package. Get away.
• Do not use cell phones, radios, or other wireless devices in the building or area.
• If evacuation is ordered, look around for anything suspicious or out of place as you exit. If you notice anything suspicious while evacuating, tell public safety personnel.
• Upon exiting the building, assemble outside and remain until instructed it is safe to return.
• Follow all instructions from Campus Security. Do not re-enter the building unless told to do so by Campus Security or Building Coordinators.
• Follow instructions from the Building Coordinator and the first responders regarding evacuation assembly areas.