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Bomb Threat

Bomb threats are usually received by telephone or sometimes by note or letter. Most bomb threats are made by callers who want to create an atmosphere of general anxiety and panic, but all such calls must be taken seriously and handled as though there is an explosive device in the building.

If you receive a bomb threat of any type:

  1. DO NOT PANIC! Remain calm.
  2. Record the time and all details of the threat.  BOMB THREAT REPORT FORM PDF Document.
  3. Anyone receiving a bomb threat over the telephone should try to keep the caller on the line to find out:
    • The LOCATION of the bomb.
    • The TIME the bomb is going to explode.
    • WHY they placed the bomb.
    • WHAT the bomb looks like.
    • Any other information.
  4. During the day immediately notify TRU's Occupational Health & Safety Department (Manager local 5085, Safety Officer local 5139). If no one is available, call the Director of Facilities (local 5381) or the Associate Director of Facilities Services (local 5872).
  5. In the evening immediately call the Switchboard local 1111 (after 7:00 pm calls are routed to Security).
  6. Keep the caller talking as long as possible and record the following information:
    • Approximate age and gender of the caller.
    • Notable speech patterns, accent, nationality, etc.
    • Emotional state of the caller.
    • Background noises, etc.
  7. A bomb search will be conducted by TRU staff who are familiar with the area. DO NOT TOUCH ANY SUSPICIOUS OBJECTS! DO NOT open letters, packages, drawers, cabinets, turn lights on or off. Keep radios off.
  8. If advised to do so evacuate the area or building without using the fire alarm bells.
  9. If you observe a suspicious package or object or potential bomb on campus, DO NOT HANDLE THE OBJECT! Clear the area and immediately contact Security at 5033 or by calling the Switchboard local 1111.

A Bomb Threat Form PDF Document is available to staff. If you receive a bomb threat fill in the form and submit it to Occupational Health & Safety or Security. This helps to give additional information about the threat to personnel dealing with it.