Bomb Threat

Electronic Mail Threats 

• Leave the e-mail message open on the computer until assistance arrives. 
• Notify the School Leader and the appropriate BPS Technology resource. 
• Print the message.  Include the properties of the message. 
• Save the email. 

Written Threats 

• Handle the item as little as possible. 
• Notify the School Leader. 
• On a separate piece of paper, rewrite the threat exactly as it reads.  Also record: 
  • Where the item was found and the date and time you found the item 
  • Any situations or conditions surrounding the discovery 
  • Any other person you are aware of who saw the threat 
• Secure the original item.  If small, place it in a bag or envelope. 
• DO NOT fold, crumple, tear or mark the item in any way. 
• If on a large object, secure the location. 

Telephone Calls 

• Signal another staff member to listen if possible. 
• Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.  Ask the caller to repeat the message.  Log every word spoken. If the caller does not indicate the location of the bomb or the time of detonation, ask. 
• Inform the caller that the school is occupied and detonation of a bomb could result in death or serious injury to many innocent people. 
• Pay particular attention to background noises, such as motors running, music playing, and any other noise which may give a clue about the caller’s location. 
• Listen closely to your voice (male, female, calm, excited), accents, and speech impediments. 
• Fill out the Bomb Threat Form (FSE-04), including detailed questions. 
• If the phone is equipped with a Caller ID, log the caller’s number. 
• Be available after the call for an interview. 

Verbal Threats 

• Note the description of the person who made the threat (e.g., name, race, sex, type and color of clothing, body size, hair color, and any distinguishing features). 
• Write down the threat exactly as it was communicated to you. 
• For rumors, write down known information. 

Bomb Threat

• Obtain information from the caller and record it on the Bomb Threat Form (FSE-04).
• Call Boston Police at 911. Provide the Police Dispatcher with all available information.
• Call Safety Services, 617-635-8000.
• Activate your school’s Site Incident Control Team.
• The administrator will determine if evacuation or staying in place is appropriate.
• If evacuating, determine appropriate evacuation routes and advise staff in accordance with your School Safety/Contingency Plan (internal communication method).
• Do not​ announce Bomb Scar. Tell staff you are evacuating for an emergency situation and how to evacuate if using certain exit doors.
• Take the Bomb Threat Report Form with you if you evacuate.
• It is recommended that students and staff assembly point(s) be at least 300 yards from the building when evacuating for a bomb threat. (Do not use the same assembly areas as fire evacuation)
• WHEN IN DOUBT ---- EVACUATE.