BOMB THREAT
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Bomb threats are usually received by phone. In the event
that such a threat is received the following actions will be
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RESPONSIBILITY |
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Threat |
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Office staff should be prepared to take the following
actions in the event that a bomb threat is received: |
Principal |
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Person receiving threat - Keep the caller on the line. Delay the caller with such statements as: "I am sorry, I did not understand you. What did you say?" Get as much information as possible from the caller. Ask the caller where the bomb is located, what time it is scheduled to explode, why he has placed the bomb in the school, and what the bomb looks like. Note the following, if possible: sex of the caller, and
approximate age...man, woman, boy or girl. Exact time call
was received. Background noises: music (type), motors,
traffic. |
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Notify school principal. |
All staff members |
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Record information on "Report of Bomb Threat" form. |
Staff member receiving call |
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Consult with the Police Department (911) and the
Superintendent unless time is of the essence. |
Principal |
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If location of bomb is revealed, contact Claremont Police
Department. The police department will organize a search of
the premises. |
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B. |
Conducting the Search |
Principal |
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Search team(s) should consist of one classified and one
certificated person who are familiar with the area. |
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Give priority to restrooms, stairwells, entrances,
delivery areas, and hallways. |
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Search a specific area if indicated in the threat. |
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Police or sheriffs will assist in search. |
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Report, but do not touch, any suspicious object
(common-place items not normally associated with an area
under search should be regarded with suspicion). |
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C. |
Discover of suspicious object or if threat remains
real. |
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Evacuate the building or area using established routes
not jeopardized by the threat. Close doors upon leaving if
room reveals no foreign object to cursory inspection. |
Principal |
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Pupils should be cautioned against picking up any strange
object - it could be a bomb. |
Teachers |
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Secure building or area to prevent re-entry. |
Principal/Custodian |
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Take roll - account for all students. |
Teachers |
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If police are not already present, call for the Bomb
Squad's assistance: L.A. County Sheriff's Department, San
Dimas, (909) 599-1261. Specify exact meeting place. |
Principal/Police |
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Notify Fire Department (the closest one) and indicate
location of suspicious object. Specify exact meeting
place. |
Principal |
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Cooperate with authorities to conduct search or otherwise
determine that the facilities are safe. Call the Director of
Maintenance and Operations if special or additional manpower
is required. |
Principal/Proper Authorities |
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Whenever possible, water, gas, and electrical lines
leading to danger zone should be shut off. |
Principal/Custodian |
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Meet Bomb Squad and provide background, location, and
entry information. |
Principal |
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D. |
Complete the "Report of Bomb Threat" form and forward to
Superintendent at the District Office. |
Principal |
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E. |
Evaluate need for Psychological First Aid/Activate Crisis
Team if necessary. |
Principal/Assistant Superintendent Student Services |
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