Bomb Threats

Bomb Threats
Remain calm. Use the checklist below to record information concerning the bomb threat. Have this list ready for the authorities when they arrive.

Anyone discovering a suspicious object or receiving a bomb threat should immediately call CSB Security at 320-363-5000 or SJU Life Safety at 320-363-2144 or 911.

DO NOT EVACUATE THE BUILDINGS UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY SECURITY, LIFE SAFETY or LAW ENFORCEMENT.

If a suspicious object is discovered, you should:

  • Not attempt to touch or move the object
  • Evacuate the immediate area
  • Notify CSB Security or SJU Life Safety
  • Await further instructions

What will happen next?

  • A building search will be made by appropriate persons.
  • Security and/or Life Safety personnel will contact and interview the person who received the bomb threat. 
  • An evacuation may occur.
  • When authorized, the “All Clear” will be given by Security or Life Safety.

Bomb Threat Checklist

If a bomb threat is received by phone, ask:

  1. Where is the bomb located?
  2. When is the bomb going to explode?
  3. What kind of bomb is it?
  4. What does it look like?
  5. Why did you place the bomb?
Record the following information for campus security and police:
  1. Time of call
  2.  Date of call
  3. Exact words the caller used
  4. Speech pattern, accent
  5. Background noises and description (music, people talking, cars or trucks, airplanes, children or babies, machine noise, typing, etc.)

If a bomb threat is received by phone, ask:

 

Record the following information for campus security and police:

1. Where is the bomb located?

 

1. Time of call.

2. When is the bomb going to explode?

 

2. Date of call.

3. What kind of bomb is it?

 

3. Exact words the caller used.

4. What does it look like?

 

4. Speech pattern, accent.

5. Why did you place the bomb?

 

5. Background noises and description (music, people talking, cars or trucks, airplanes, children or babies, machine noise, typing, etc.)

 

 

 

If a suspicious object is discovered, a person should:

  • NOT attempt to touch or move the object.
  • Evacuate the immediate area only.
  • Notify Security at extension x5000.
  • Await further instructions.

What Will Happen Next?

  • A Bomb Squad is called by the Security Department.
  • A building search is made by appropriate persons.
  • The Bomb Squad will contact and interview the person who received the bomb threat.
  • An evacuation may take place.
  • When authorized, the "all clear" will be given by the Director of Security.

What To Do For Chemical Spills

Chemical spills, which do not pose a threat, should be handled by:

  • Attempt to confine the spill as much as possible if you have been trained to confine spills and are thoroughly familiar with the hazards of the spilled chemical. If you have contact with the spilled material, remove any contaminated clothing immediately and flush all areas of bodily contact with a steady flow of water.

  • Notify the Security office at (320)363-5000 and give them:

    • Building Name
    • Floor
    • Room Number
    • Type of accident
    • Chemical(s) involved

The Security Office will then supply the proper response team.

  • Continue to rinse body contact areas with a steady flow of water for fifteen (15) minutes.
  • Security will notify the Environmental Health and Safety Officer.

What To Do If You Observe Criminal Activity

If you observe a crime or believe a crime is in progress, immediately notify the college CSB Security Office at (320)363-5000. Report as much information as possible including what the person(s) is/are doing, the location, physical and clothing description of those involved, weapons involved, vehicle description and license number if appropriate, direction of travel when last seen, etc. DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED.

What Will Happen Next?
Campus Security Officers and/or the St. Joseph Police Officers will respond to the situation, take the report, and do the follow-up investigation.

What To Do In An Elevator Emergency

  • Use the emergency phone in the elevator to communicate with the security office.
  • Give the security officer the location of the evaluator and floor number if known.
  • Remain calm.
  • DO NOT try to force open the elevator door.

What Will Happen Next?

  • A Security officer will respond.
  • Security officers will be in communication with you via the elevator emergency phone or from outside the elevator door.
  • You will be assisted in the elevator as soon as possible.
  • An elevator repair technician will respond to repair the elevator.

What To Do During A Utility Failure

In the event of utility failure (water, electric, heat) immediately call the Office Security at (320)363-5000. Be prepared to give:

  • Building Name
  • Floor
  • Room Number(s)
  • Nature of Problem
  • Person to contact and telephone extension

In the event of a campus wide electrical power failure, some phones may not work until power is restored. During power failures, areas that do not have sufficient natural light to clearly should be evacuated while emergency lights are still on. Entry to the building should not be allowed until power is restored. Emergency lighting is temporary and is not provided to continue building operations.

What Will Happen Next?
Security will contact the Physical Plant (Facilities Maintenance) to have the utilities restored.