While most bomb threats turn out to be hoaxes, they can, nonetheless, cause significant disruption.

We share useful guidance for all school staff who are responsible for handling telephone calls.

• Treat all calls as genuine
• Let the caller finish without interruption
• Obtain as many details as possible
• Make careful note of the speaker’s voice, and any background noises
• Keep your responses to one or two words
• Contact the police
• Pass all relevant information to the police and the building manager/security office
• Pass all information obtained during the call to the incident officer or senior duty officer

 

Click here for more information on security measures and evacuation procedures relating to bomb threats.