Bomb Threat

In the event of a bomb threat, please follow all instructions provided by TCC or law enforcement. 

If You Receive a Bomb Threat

Bomb threats are typically received via telephone. If you receive a bomb threat:

• Take the threat seriously.
• Stay on the line with the caller as long as possible.
• Take notes on your conversation with the caller. Record what was said, as well as your impressions.
• Ask someone else to call Campus Safety. Or call Campus Safety (extension 5111 from any college phone) as soon as you’ve finished talking to the caller.
• Share your notes and impressions with Campus Safety or the police as requested.

Things to ask the caller:

• Where is the bomb?
• What does it look like?
• When will it explode?
• What type of bomb is it?
• Why was the bomb placed on campus?
• Did you place the bomb on campus?
• What is your name?

Things to observe about the caller:

• Probable gender
• Estimated age
• Vocal characteristics, such as accents

Checklist for characteristics of caller's voice:

____Calm	____Stutter	____Slow	____Deep	____Loud
____Deep Breathing	____Cracking voice	____Crying	____Normal	____Distinct
____Accent	____Laughter	____Familiar	____Disguised	____Slurred
____Nasal	____Excited	____Raspy	____Soft	____Clearing throat
____Angry	____Lisp	____Rapid	____Ragged

• Background noises
• Use of language:
  • Did what the person have to say make sense?
  • Could you easily understand what the person was saying?
  • Did the person’s thoughts seem organized?
  • Did the person keep repeating a word, phrase, or sentence?
  • Did the person use profanity?
  • Did the person seem to be reading from a script?