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Emergency Procedures
Bomb Threat
Call 911 to report a bomb threat, then call 286-5290 to inform Campus Police
immediately after receiving a bomb threat. Complete the requested information in
as much detail as possible, and provide this form to Campus Police or the New Orleans Police Department upon their arrival.
If a bomb threat is received via e-mail on your computer, save the message
and notify the Southern University Police Department at 286-5290
immediately.
If You Are On the Receiving End of a Bomb Threat, Remain Calm, And Ask the
Following Questions
- When is the bomb going to explode?
- Where is it right now?
- What does it look like?
- What kind of bomb is it?
- What will cause it to explode?
- Did you place the bomb?
- Why was the bomb placed?
- What is your name?
- What is your address?
Please Record the Following Information
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| If Possible, Please Characterize The Caller's Voice (Circle All That Apply) |
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If the voice was familiar, who did it sound like? |
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| Background Sounds (Circle All That Apply) |
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| Threat Language |
| Was the caller well spoken, well read? |
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| Was the call taped? |
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| Was the caller incoherent? |
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| Was the caller emotional? |
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| Was the message read by a threat maker? |
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| Did the caller use foul language? |
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The Campus Police Department, in general, does not recommend that
buildings be evacuated as a result of bomb threats. This, however, does not
prohibit evacuation under certain circumstances. Each bomb threat is evaluated
on its own merit. All threats should be taken seriously. Factors to be
considered in a decision to evacuate include, but are not limited to, the
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The Nature of the Message Received |
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- Urgency
- Whether the call was placed on or off campus
- Exactness
- Plea
- Specific location within the building
- Any specific description of the device
- Guidance from the New Orleans Police Department
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Status of Current Turmoil |
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- National and local scene
- Personal vendetta
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