Bomb Threats

EMERGENCIES - BOMBS

OVERVIEW

This procedure addresses bomb threats and suspicious objects.

FORMS USED

Bomb Threat Telephone Checklist, form EM2-F1

CODES, REGULATIONS, AND DISTRICT POLICIES RELATED TO THIS PROCEDURE

Governing Board Policy #804, Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness

PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS: The Department of Public Safety, Risk Management, Evening Division and Night Administrators.

COMMENTS

The potential for bomb threats or suspicious objects exists at all District facilities. While most bomb threats and suspicious objects turn out to be harmless, handle all bomb threats and suspicious objects with the utmost seriousness and caution.

STEP	TASK PERFORMED BY	DESCRIPTION
1	Employee	Maintain Familiarity with Bomb Threat Procedures. All employees are expected to know and understand expected actions upon receiving a bomb threat. The Bomb Threat Telephone Checklist is provided on the Public "W" drive ("W:\PUBLIC\PROCEDUR\EM2.F1").

2	Supervisors	Ensure Staff Readiness Periodically review Bomb Threat Procedures with staff. ensure that the Bomb Threat Checksheet (EM2-F1) is available to all staff members. Establish internal office non-verbal signals that are understood by all staff members for use when a telephone bomb threat is received.

3	Risk Management	Hold Bomb Threat Drills Schedule, conduct, and evaluate periodic mock Bomb Threat drills. Evaluate results and institute procedural changes and additional training as necessary.

Emergency Bomb Threat Procedures

STEP	TASK PERFORMED BY	DESCRIPTION

1	Employee	Write Down Bomb Threat Information - All attempts should be made to keep the caller on the line as long as possible in order to collect as much information as possible. Listen for background noises (airplanes, traffic, etc.). Write down as much as possible. Attempt to get the caller to say where the bomb is, what type it is and when it will explode. If possible, have the closest person call Public Safety and advise them that a bomb threat is being received and the telephone number that the caller is on. Department of Public Safety Phone Numbers (open 24 hrs): Grossmont: Ext. 7654 Cuyamaca: Ext. 4456 "#1" from college speed dialing public phones Inform the appropriate supervisor as soon as possible. If a suspicious object is found, do not touch it. Alert the Department of Public Safety and clear the facility. In the event that an explosive device detonates, utilize those procedures listed under Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies, and Explosion Emergencies.
2	Supervisor	Contact Department of Public Safety Call Public Safety first. Then call: The site Line of Authority, or: Evening Division or the Night Administrator Risk Management
3	Public Safety Dispatcher	Contact El Cajon Police Department and Dispatch Security Officers Notify the appropriate police department (El Cajon Police Department or San Diego County Sheriff). Send security officers to conduct a preliminary search. Establish communications with the senior administrator in charge.
4	Director Public Safety/Senior Administrator/Evening Division	Make Evacuation Determination The decision to evacuate is the responsibility of the Senior Administrator. Evacuate the area if any suspicious object is found in the area. Coordinate as necessary with the appropriate Police and Fire Departments.
5	Faculty, Staff and Students	Evacuate All persons on site must immediately leave the area upon receipt of an evacuation order from either the Department of Public Safety, the senior Administrator present, the El Cajon Police Department or County Sheriff, or the El Cajon or San Miguel Fire Departments. Failure to leave the area when ordered could lead to arrest.