MARIETTA COLLEGE
POLICE
DEPARTMENT

Bomb Threat

Most bomb threats will be received as a phone call. But a bomb threat could be a handwritten note, an email or receipt of a suspicious package. If a bomb threat is a handwritten note, call the MCPD and handle the note as minimally as possible.

If the bomb threat is an email, call the MCPD and do not delete the message. If the threat is in the form of a suspicious package, be aware of these signs:

DO NOT:

Upon receiving a bomb threat phone call, immediately complete the Bomb Threat Checklist (see addenda). The person receiving the call should alert someone within the office to immediately notify Marietta College Police or this person should call Marietta College Police immediately upon ending the phone call.

During the call:

Marietta College Police will make a determination as to whether the building, area, or campus should be evacuated.

In the event an evacuation is ordered, the evacuation should be implemented in a manner, which provides the maximum amount of time for evacuation prior to the alleged detonation time of the device. Reentry should not occur until a thorough search of the premises has been conducted and a reasonable and safe amount of time has elapsed past the alleged detonation time. A reasonable and safe amount of time may vary by incident, and the decision to re-enter must be made based upon the best information available.

Evacuation is to be conducted in an orderly manner, following the established fire evacuation routes, but avoiding any area identified as the possible location of the suspected device. Evacuated occupants should be assembled in the established fire evacuation assembly areas, but at least 400 – 600 feet away in order to protect individuals should an explosion occur. MCPD personnel and other College officials should not operate their portable two-way radios within 500 feet of the affected building, area, or location.

Once the building has been evacuated, all exterior entrances will be secured or monitored to prevent unauthorized reentry.

The Marietta College Police Chief, or his/her designee, will activate a college response team and proceed with the establishment of a command post and search procedures. Depending on the nature of the threat, the decision will be made by the College President or his/her designee as to the appropriate response after consulting with emergency personnel (Police and Fire).

Some options are:
ALL BOMB THREATS ARE TO BE CONSIDERED REAL


BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST

Date:

Time:

Time Caller Hung Up:

Phone Number Called Received From:

ASK CALLER
EXACT WORDS OF THREAT















INFORMATION ABOUT CALLER

Other points:
Female Male Accent Angry Calm Clearing Throat Coughing Cracking Voice Crying Deep Deep Breathing Disguised Distinct Excited Laughter Lisp Loud Nasal Normal Ragged Raspy Slow Slurred Soft Stutter

Background Sounds:

Animal Noises House Noises Kitchen Noises Street Noises Booth PA System Conversation

Threat Language:

Incoherent Message Read Taped Message Irrational Profane Well-spoken

Other Information: