If a telephone call is received:

• Get as much information about the caller as possible
• Keep the caller on the phone as long as possible. Delay them
• Tell a nearby coworker to contact the Suffolk University Police at (617) 573-8111 and indicate that a bomb/bio-chemical or chemical threat is being received
• If possible, transfer the call to University Police Dispatch at (617) 573-8111
• SUPD will contact the Emergency Manager who will notify Incident Support Team as necessary
• See attached "Telephone Procedures Bomb Threat Checklist" (Section 8.0). Complete the checklist to the greatest extent possible
• If an area of threat is specified, be prepared to evacuate specified floor, floor above, and floor below at SUPD discretion

Bomb Threat Protocols

• Remain calm, be courteous, do not interrupt the caller
• Do not discuss the threat in public
• Do not touch suspicious packages, letters or objects
• Do not start or repeat rumors

 Suffolk University Police or other threat respondents will take responsibility for further action and will contact you if they need additional information.