Download the Bomb Threat Log Sheet

In most cases bomb threats will be received by telephone. Take any bomb threat seriously and report on campus threats immediately to University Police.

Suspicious packages should be immediately reported to University Police. Download the FBI advisory on what to do if you receive a suspicious letter or package.

If you receive a telephoned threat:

• Remain calm and get as much information as possible.
• Note the exact time of the call and attempt to write down the exact words of the caller. Ask the caller to repeat information.
• Ask when the bomb is set to explode, what kind of bomb it is, where it is located, what does it looks like, who the caller is and why are they doing this?
• If possible, signal another person and write a note explaining that the call is a bomb threat. The other person can then alert University Police. Provide University Police with all the information you obtained.

If you receive a written bomb threat, do not handle it any more than necessary. Place it in an envelope to preserve possible fingerprints.

Important: Call University Police immediately after receiving a bomb threat. In as much detail as possible, complete the printable Bomb Threat Log sheet and provide the log sheet to University Police upon their arrival.