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Procedures For Telephone and Mailed Threats For
Schools and Corporations
Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office
In Cooperation With The
MERCER COUNTY
POLICE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION
NEW JERSEY
Telephone Threats
The most likely person to receive a telephone bomb threat are
clerical and administrative personnel.
These personnel should familiarize themselves with the threat check
list on the reverse side of this pamphlet.
Schools and offices should have CALLER ID on telephones that
receive outside calls.
The call taker should also be familiar with the *57 service that will
attempt to trace incoming calls immediately
after the call is received.
Actions the call taker should take:
Listen carefully and remain calm.
Follow the instructions on the THREAT CHECK LIST on the reverse side
of this pamphlet.
If possible, make notes on a separate sheet of paper.
Remember to check the CALLER ID and press *57 immediately after
caller hangs up.
Actions that the school or office administrator should take:
Immediately notify your local police by dialing 911.
AND IN CASE OF A BOMB THREAT:
Immediately implement the school or office evacuation plan.
DO NOT attempt to search for a bomb.
With bomb threats, students, staff and personnel should be evacuated
and kept at least 500 feet from the building.
Evacuation plans should NOT include two way radios or cell phones as
they could trigger a device.
As part of a plan, ensure that an accurate accounting of students,
staff and all personnel is received by the on scene safety commander.
Mailed Threats
Do not handle any suspicious letters or packages.
Contact the local police department by dialing 911.
Immediately evacuate the premise according to the evacuation plan
MESSAGE FROM THE PROSECUTOR
This information is
provided by my office in cooperation with the Mercer County Chiefs of
Police. We constantly strive for excellence in serving and protecting
the citizens of this County and this State. In that regard, we hope that
the information provided will enhance your security and safety. We trust
that you will find the pamphlet informative, and in the event it is
needed, useful.
We realize that threats to your organization, or to anyone under your
care and concern, can be highly disruptive. Nonetheless, all threats
must be taken seriously. Please follow the procedures and allow the
local police to determine whether the threat is credible.
Despite our best efforts, we cannot be successful in fighting crime
and protecting you without your cooperation and support. Law enforcement
is truly a partnership, and that partnership must involve not only the
different agencies within law enforcement, but also the
community-at-large. On behalf of law enforcement, I would like to
express our gratitude for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Daniel G. Giaquinto
Mercer County Prosecutor
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FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE FOR
ALL CALLS RECEIVED THAT ARE THREATENING OR HARASSING. |
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EXACT WORDING OF THE THREAT:
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Date: ___________________
Time: ___________________
Sex of caller: Male Female
Age : __________ Accent:__________
Length of call: ___________________
Number at which
call was received: ____________________
Call Received
By: ____________________
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QUESTIONS TO ASK: |
1. When is bomb going to explode?
2. Where is it right now?
3. What does it look like?
4. What kind of bomb is it?
5. What will cause it to explode?
6. Did you place the bomb?
7. Why?
8. Who is involved?
9. What is your address?
10. What is your name?
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CALLER'S VOICE : |
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Calm |
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Nasal |
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Angry |
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Stutter |
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Excited |
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Lisp |
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Slow |
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Raspy |
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Rapid |
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Deep |
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Soft |
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Ragged |
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Loud |
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Clearing Throat |
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Laughter |
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Deep Breathing |
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Crying |
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Cracking Voice |
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Normal |
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Disguised |
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Distinct |
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Accent |
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Slurred |
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Familiar |
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Whispered |
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Other: |
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If voice sounded familiar, who did it sound like?
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BACKGROUND SOUNDS: |
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Street Noises |
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Factory/Machinery |
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Crockery |
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Animal Noises |
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Voices |
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Clear |
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PA System |
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Static |
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Music |
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Local |
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House Noises |
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Long Distance |
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Motor |
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Phone Booth |
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Office Machinery |
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Car Phone |
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Other: |
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THREAT LANGUAGE: |
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Well Spoken |
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Incoherent |
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Foul |
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Taped |
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Irrational |
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Message read |
1.) If equipped with caller ID, check it and write down name and
number displayed.
2.) Obtain an outside dial tone on the line the call was received.
3.) Dial *57
4.) A message will come on stating the last call received was
successfully traced or not traced.
5.) Immediately notify the person in charge and the local
police. (Dial 911) |