Bomb Threat

Bomb threats usually come on the telephone and are generally made by individuals who want to create an atmosphere of general anxiety or panic. All bomb threats should be assumed to pose a dangerous situation to the UCI campus population.

By Telephone:

  1. Take the caller seriously, but remain calm.
  2. Ask a lot of questions. Use the checklist below as a guide.
  3. Take notes on everything said and on your observations about background noise, voice characteristics, etc.
  4. If possible, get a co-worker to call UCI Police Emergency while you continue talking to the caller.
  5. Call UCI Police 9-1-1 immediately after the call.
  6. Notify your supervisor/department head.
  7. UCI Police will determine if evacuation is necessary. If you do evacuate, take your personal belongings with you and move to an evacuation assembly area. If weather conditions permit, it may be preferable to move to another building.
  8. Do not re-enter the area until instructed to do so.

BOMB THREAT REPORT - Questions to Ask

Printable Bomb Threat Report

  1. When is the bomb going to explode? ___________
  2. Where is it right now? __________
  3. What does it look like? __________
  4. What kind of bomb is it? __________
  5. What will cause it to explode? __________
  6. Did you place the bomb? _____ Why? _______________
  7. What is your name? __________
  8. What is your address? __________

Exact wording of the threat: ________________________________________


Caller’s Voice: (Circle all that apply)

Calm

Nasal

Slow

Raspy

Loud

Angry

Stutter

Excited

Rapid

Deep

Soft

Clearing Throat

Laughter

Normal

Slurred

Distinct

Deep Breathing

Crying

Accent

Disguised

Lisp

Ragged

Cracked Voice

Familiar

If voice is…

FAMILIAR, who did it sound like? ____________________

ACCENTED, was it Local, Foreign, Regional? Describe: ____________________

DISTINCTIVE, in what way? ____________________

Gender of caller: ____________________Age: ____________Length of Call: ____________________

Number at which call was received: _________________Time: ____________________

Date:___/___/___


Background Sounds: (Circle all that apply)

  • Street Noises
  • Animal Noises
  • PA System
  • Voices
  • Static
  • Local
  • Factory Machinery
  • Long Distance
  • House Noises
  • Cell Phone
  • Music
  • Booth
  • Motor
  • Office Machinery
  • Airport Noises
  • Bus/Mass Transit Noises
  • Other

Threat Language: (Circle all that apply)

  • Well Spoken (Educated)
  • Incoherent
  • Taped
  • Obscene/Foul
  • Message Read by Threat Maker
  • Irrational
  • Rambling