Bomb Threat Training

Crime Prevention Office

University of Miami Police Department
5665 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33146
 The Basics

 Most bomb threats are hoaxes and are primarily

made to disrupt business operations.

 Authenticity will be made by management for the

safety of people and property.

 Have a plan in place before a threat is received.

 Notification
 Create a response plan tailored to the unit.
Specifically taking into account the unique
operations of the unit, its size and physical layout.

 In the event of a threat NOTIFY POLICE, OR

SECURITY FOR YOUR CAMPUS
IMMEDIATELY. The respective department
will notify that campuses Crisis Decision Team
and local police.
 Bomb Threat Response
 Campus police or security will respond to the site to
determine if any occupants are present and evacuate
the building.

 Bomb Threats can be received in different forms

(listed below), and should be taken seriously.
 Phone
 Email
 Mail
 Observation

 These threats can be specific or non-specific

 IMMEDIATE Actions
 If a bomb threat is received it is important to know
what to do:
• Individual Action:
• Remember details of • Respond in a matter-of-
conversation fact manner, asking the
caller to repeat what they
• Foreign accent?
said.
• Gender
• IMMEDIATELY report
• Innuendos as to bomb the incident to your
location supervisor
• See bomb threat checklist
 IMMEDIATE Actions …(continued)

• Supervisor Action:
• IMMEDIATELY • Protect official records, if
report the incident to possible
UM Police or Security • Arrange to have members
Department of staff to accompany
• Start building emergency services on
evacuation, and be sure inspection
each person is out of • If a suspicious object is
building found, DO NOT TOUCH!
• Direct an orderly • Keep a running log of
evacuation, if conditions as they occur
appropriate
 Receiving a Bomb Threat
 Upon receipt of a bomb threat:
• Remain calm
• Listen carefully about what’s being said, for background noise or voices,
and for an accent or other voice characteristics
• Always take the call seriously and do not interrupt the caller
• Ask the caller to repeat any part of the conversation you did not
understand
• Obtain as much information as possible and write it down using the
“Bomb Threat Report Form”
• Attempt to alert others to contact police while remaining on the line with
the caller
• Inform the caller that detonation can cause injury or death to others
• Note the time of the call
 Developing a Response Plan
 Each unit within the University must create a response plan,
which UMPD is happy to assist with. The response plan
should include:
• Formation of a Threat Response Team
• Assigned and defined team functions
• Establish an emergency team communications system
• Know available resources
• Have an understanding of emergency responders procedures
• On a consistent basis conduct a plan review and continually update
• Conduct training as needed
• Coordinate with neighboring units/departments
 Following Procedure
 It is important to follow and familiarize yourself
with the University’s Bomb Threat Procedures.
(https://www6.miami.edu/policies_procedures/UMPD/BSI-010.pdf)

 More detail information on Bomb Threat Training

and Procedures can be found on the University’s
2007 – Disaster Plan
(https://www6.miami.edu/emergency/Disaster-Plans/2007-Disaster-Plan.pdf )
University of Miami Police Department

www.miami.edu/police