Emergency Response Guidelines

Bomb Threat / Suspicious Object

All personnel, who receive a bomb threat via telephone, will complete the “Telephone Threat Procedures” form.

• If possible, more than one person should listen to the incoming call.
• Make note of the EXACT WORDING of the message and the time of receipt;
• Keep the caller talking obtaining as much information as possible;
• Question the caller, if possible, as to his/her motive, type of device, location, time of detonation;
• Listen for background noises, such as music, equipment, traffic, etc,
• Pay attention to the caller’s voice, is the caller a male or female, is the caller loud or soft spoken, did the caller speak fast or slow, did the caller have an accent;
  
• Notify your supervisor and Security Services [204 786] 6666 from another telephone. (You may need to dial 8 or 9 first) Security Services will contact the Director of Emergency Operations and the Winnipeg Police Service
• The person receiving the threat must remain available for Police interview.
• The telephone where the threat was received must be monitored in the event of further threatening calls.
  

If a Suspicious Item is Located:

• Immediately notify Security Services [204 786] 6666 (you may have to dial 8 or 9 first)
  
• DO NOT touch or move the suspicious item.
• Move to a safe area and await the arrival of Security Services.
• Security Services will notify the Director of Emergency Operations and the Winnipeg Police Service
  
  

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