BOMB THREATS
I. GENERALThe Bureau of State Office Buildings will follow State Police Bomb Threat Policy, State Police General Order SOC-02 6/23/97. Evacuation
will only take place if deemed essential. If Evacuation is necessary, notification will be made via the public address system and the emergency evacuation procedure will be followed.II. REPORTING
If a bomb threat is received, it must be reported immediately to the State Police at 727-2917. Below are various questions that can be asked of a caller who makes a bomb threat. A copy of this sheet should be distributed to all personnel who answer general telephone calls on a regular basis.
III. PROCEDURE
After a bomb threat has been received all occupants should visually inspect their area for any suspicious devices. Occupants should remain calm and await instructions via the public address systems. Evacuating a floor or building without knowing exactly where a device is located may be dangerous. If evacuation is required, tenants will be notified via the public address system and normal evacuation procedures will be followed. Once outside the building, occupants should assemble at least 500 feet from the building.
IMPORTANT
An occupant must not attempt to touch, move, or disrupt a suspicious device in any way, but should immediately and call the State Police at 727-2917.
Massachusetts State Police - Bomb Threat
Data Form |
Bureau of State Office Buildings |
Questions to ask:
1. When is the 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?_______If so, why?____________________________________
8. What is your name?________________________________________________________
9. What is your address?______________________________________________________
Exact wording of the threat:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Caller's Voice: (circle any that apply) Calm / Nasal / Angry / Stutter / Excited / Lisp / Slow
Rapid / Raspy / Deep / Soft / Loud / Crying / Accent / Ragged / Distinct / Laughter /
Normal / Clearing throat / Slurred / Disguised / Whispered / Deep breathing / Cracking voice
If voice is familiar, who does it sound like?_______________________________________
Background Sounds: (circle any that apply) Street noise / Voices / Factory machinery /
Music / Crockery / Clear / Static / Motor / Animal noises / PA system / Local / Phone Booth /
Long distance / House noises / Office machinery / Other_________________
Threat Language: (circle any that apply) Well-spoken / Incoherent / Foul / Taped / Irrational
Prepared message read by threat maker
Remarks: _________________________________________________________________
Received by:_____________Position:___________________ Phone #:________________
Date:_______________ Time: ________AM/PM