Bomb Threat / Suspicious Object
IF POSSIBLE, MORE THAN ONE PERSON SHOULD LISTEN TO THE INCOMING CALL.
- Make note of the EXACT WORDING of the message and the time.
- Keep the caller talking, obtaining as much information as possible.
- Question the caller, if possible, about their motive, type of device, location, and time of detonation.
- Listen for background noises, such as music, equipment, traffic, etc.
- Pay attention to the caller’s voice: is the caller a male or female, is the caller loud or soft spoken, does the caller speak fast or slow, does the caller have an accent?
- Notify your supervisor and Security Services (204.786.6666) from another telephone. Security Services will contact the Director of Emergency Operations and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Service.
- The person receiving the threat must remain available for police interview.
- The telephone where the threat was received must be monitored in the event of further threatening calls.
IF A SUSPICIOUS ITEM IS LOCATED:
- Immediately notify Security Services (204.786.6666).
- DO NOT touch or move the suspicious item.
- Move to a safe area and await the arrival of Security Services.
- Security Services will notify the Director of Emergency Operations and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Service.
- All personnel who receive a bomb threat via telephone will complete the Telephone Threat Procedures form.