Bomb Threat or Suspicious Item

If you receive a written bomb threat:

    • Remain calm.
    • Dial 911 and notify SCC and management immediately.
    • Promptly write down everything you can remember about receiving the threat. The police will need this information. See bomb threat checklist.
    • Do not discuss the threat with other employees.
    • Security will determine the safest decision and whether to activate an AeroElert notification. The AeroElert will indicate how to respond or whether to evacuate.
    • If evacuation is ordered proceed to the designated assembly area.

If you receive a telephone bomb threat:

    • Remain calm.
    • Listen carefully. Be polite and show interest. Try to keep the caller talking so that you can gather more information.
    • If possible, write a note to an employee to dial 911 and notify SCC and management immediately.
    • Promptly write down as many details of the threat as you can remember. The police will need this information. See bomb threat checklist.
    • Do not discuss the threat with other employees.
    • Security will determine the safest decision and whether to activate an AeroElert notification. The AeroElert will indicate how to respond or whether to evacuate.
    • If evacuation is ordered proceed to the designated assembly area.

If you receive a suspicious parcel or object anywhere on premises:

    • Remain calm.
    • Keep anyone from handling it or going near it.
    • Notify the SCC immediately.
    • Wash your hands with soap and warm water if you touched it. Be careful not to touch surfaces to avoid spreading potential contamination.
    • Promptly write down everything you can remember about receiving the letter, parcel, or object. The police will need this information.
    • Do not discuss the threat with other employees.
    • If evacuation is ordered, proceed to the designated assembly area.

If you find an unattended item:

    • Do not touch or move the item.
    • Visually check the immediate area to find potential owners and ask if it belongs to them.
    • Write down everything you can observe about the item. The police will need this information.
    • If the owner cannot be found, call 911/SCC and provide the item’s description and location.

Updated 10/18/24