Note: Use the Telephoned Bomb Threat Tick Sheet to help you follow this procedure
1. On receipt of a telephone bomb threat, obtain as much information as you can, such as:
When the bomb is due to explode
Where the bomb is located
Why we are the target
2. Note the exact wording of the message if possible, and make a note of the date and time of the call. Note also if the message was apparently read or spontaneous, and if it was made from a payphone.
3. Keep the caller talking and make a note of what you can deduce about them from their speech, such as:
Is the caller male or female?
Is the caller young or old?
Has the caller got an accent?
Does the caller sound drunk; is he/she laughing, giggling?
4. Note any background noises (music, traffic and so on).
5. Notify the duty manager immediately.
6. Call the police.
Note: if appropriate, contact a Special Unit such as the Bomb Squad.
7. After the incident, complete the Incident Report and fax it to:
The Director of Operations (DOO)
AP Risk Management, Corporate
Notes:
This procedure is to be trained every six months to ensure it is understood by all staff who receives incoming telephone calls.
Copies of the Telephoned Bomb Threat Tick Sheet must be easily accessible and available for completion by telephone operators.