TAKE BOMB THREATS SERIOUSLY

Although most bomb threats are hoaxes aimed at causing disruption to the normal day to day routine of a complex, they must be taken seriously. The most common form of a threat is by telephone warning that a bomb has been placed in a building.

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GET INFORMATION FROM THE CALLER

The more information that you can obtain from the caller the better the threat can be assessed. Should you receive a bomb threat over the telephone try to remain calm, do not hang up, and ask the caller the following questions.

* When will it explode?	* Where is the bomb?
* What does it look like?	* What kind is it?
* Why are you doing this?	* Who are you?
* Where are you?

Remember do not hang up as by taking this action it could keep the line "open" even if the caller hangs up.

REPORT IT TO A SUPERVISOR

Your supervisor should be informed of the threat as soon as possible. Unless you consider it absolutely necessary, do not alert other persons in the room as it could cause undue concern.

FILL OUT A BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST

A Bomb Threat Checklist should be kept under your telephone.
This is to be filled out on completion of the call as it may assist in revealing the identity of the caller.
Pertinent points to remember about the call are:

• The location of the bomb
• The time of the call
• The exact words used
• Sex of the caller - male or female
• Callers voice - accent, manner, did you recognise it
• Adult or child
• Any background noises: house, street, music, machinery, planes, trains, other
• A local or long distance call
• Any other information about the call.

IF A BOMB IS FOUND

If what appears to be a bomb is found, under no circumstances are you to touch it.

• Clear the immediate area.
• Report the incident to your supervisor.
• Alert UNSW Security on ext 6666 or 9385 6666

IF DETONATION OCCURS

Should detonation occur at any stage during a bomb threat evacuate the affected area immediately and implement the Emergency Evacuation Procedures.