Bomb Threats

All bomb threats are considered valid until proven otherwise.

If you receive a bomb threat
Most bomb threats are made directly by telephone. If you receive a bomb threat, follow these procedures:
1. Listen to what the caller is saying
2. Be calm and courteous
3. Do not interrupt the caller or hang up
4. Obtain as much information as you can. Suggested questions are listed below.
5. Do not put caller on hold.
6. If possible, signal a co-worker to dial "705-748-1333" (Peterborough), 905-435-5111 (Oshawa) or dial it yourself when the call is finished
7. If you have call display, record the number

Ask these questions:
1. When will it explode? _________ a.m. - p.m.
2. Where is it? Classroom, office, hallway, stairwell, garbage pail, other
3. What does it look like?
4. Where are you calling from? (Check your call display if you have one.)
5. What is your name?
6. Why did you place the bomb?
 Record this data:
Date: __________________ Time: __________ am/pm

Exact wording of threat:
Characteristics of Caller: (circle most appropriate responses)
Sex: M / F
Estimated Age:
Accent: English / French / Asian / Middle-Eastern / European/African/Australian// Other (describe)
Diction: Deliberate / Rushed / Clipped / Slurred Lisp / Nasal / Other
Manner: Calm / Emotional / Threatening / Vulgar

Other identifying information:
Background Noise: Traffic Horns / Children's Voices / Television / Animals / Other
Was caller familiar with area? Yes No
Who took the call:
From what department:

Call Campus Security at 705-748-1333(Peterborough) or 905-435-5111 (Oshawa) immediately after completing the call. Based on the threat, Campus Security will advise you of what action to take.  Campus Security will contact the Police with the information provided and coordinate a response. Campus Security will evaluate any bomb threat received in conjunction with the Police and decide on a plan of action.  The Emergency Communication System (ECS) will be used by Campus Security to communicate instructions.

Search Procedures

• You may be asked to participate in a search - but you are under no obligation to do so.
• Identify any suspicious package, briefcase, etc., if your area is being searched.
• If searching - you will be teamed up with Campus Security and specific instructions given.
• Limited searches include:
     a) broad search of such areas as washrooms, lobbies, stairwells, corridors, and hallways.
     b) thorough search of key and critical areas such as mechanical and computer rooms etc.
     c) detailed search of specific area, if indicated by the threat

If not searching

• Identify any suspicious package, briefcase, etc., if your area is being searched.
• Assist in the evacuation of students, if one is ordered by campus security
• Exit by a route cleared by Campus Security when directed to do so.