Bomb Threats
Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/security/emergencies/bombthreat.htmlIf you receive and/or overhear a bomb threat, immediately call University Security at (507) 389-2111. You should complete the Bomb Threat Checklist as thoroughly as possible and provide it to responding emergency personnel.
Do not activate a fire alarm for a threat unless directed by emergency personnel.
Threats may be communicated in a number of ways such as a written note, telephone, or electronic communication. Please follow the guidelines set forth above. Additionally, the following measure should be taken:
- WRITTEN THREATS – Anyone receiving a bomb threat in writing should handle the correspondence as little as possible.
- EMAILED THREATS - Persons receiving bomb threat via email should leave the message on the computer. The person receiving the email should remain at the computer and not allow anyone to interfere and/or tamper with the message until emergency personnel arrives.
- OTHER THREATS – Anyone receiving a bomb threat in person and/or overhearing such a threat should obtain the following information if possible and practical: the name of the suspect, time and location of the threat, witnesses, exact wording of the threat and any other relevant information.
Evacuation:
• If circumstances require that evacuation efforts are necessary, University Security or emergency personnel will direct those affected to appropriate locations.
• If an evacuation is taking place, turn off all cell phones and leave immediate area (at least 300 feet).
Clearance:
Buildings may be re-entered only after clearance is given by University Security or emergency personnel.
Bomb Threat Checklist:
Questions to Ask Caller:
- When is the bomb going to explode?
- Where is the bomb?
- What does it look like?
- What kind of bomb is it?
- What will cause it to explode?
- Did you place the bomb?
- Why?
- What is your name?
- Where are you at?
Exact Wording of the Threat:
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Other Identifying Characteristics:
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Number at which call is received:
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Time:
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Date:
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Caller Voice:
□ Calm □ Nasal □ Angry □ Stutter □ Excited
□ Lisp □ Slow □ Raspy □ Rapid □ Deep
□ Soft □ Ragged □ Loud □ Clearing throat
□ Laughter □ Deep breathing □ Crying
□ Cracking voice □ Normal □ Disguised
□ Distinct accent □ Slurred □ Familiar
□ Whispered
Background Sounds:
□Street noises □ Factory machinery
□ Crockery □ Animal noises □ Voices
□ Clear □ PA System □ Static □ Music
□ Local □ House noises □ Long distance
□ Motor □ Office machinery
Threat Language:
□ Well-spoken (educated) □ Incoherent
□ Taped □ Foul □ Irrational
□ Message read by threat maker
REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO UNIVERSITY SECURITY (507-389-2111)