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handling bomb threats

Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International. Handling Bomb Threats. Bomb threats are serious because they:cause injury and deathcause structural damageinterrupt business operationscause unnecessary financial losses. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International. Why Do People Make Bomb Threats?. Knowledgeable caller wants to minimize personal injury or property damageThe caller simply wants to create panic and anxiety to disrupt operations.

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handling bomb threats

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    1. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International Handling Bomb Threats The QVI Security Training Series

    2. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International

    3. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International Why Do PeopleMake Bomb Threats? Knowledgeable caller wants to minimize personal injury or property damage The caller simply wants to create panic and anxiety to disrupt operations

    4. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International How Can A Bomb BeBrought Into Our Building? Limited only by imagination On the person of worker, visitor, etc In a purse, handbag, lunchbox, etc Via Postal Service, express courier In a truck, car, bicycle, etc

    5. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International Where Can ABomb Be Placed? Any location that is unlocked, not under surveillance or unsupervised restrooms elevators unoccupied spaces HVAC ducts

    6. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Does ABomb Look Like? Can be constructed of anything Stereotypical bomb is nonexistent Common denominator is they are constructed to explode Most are homemade Limited by imagination/resources

    7. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International How Do I Know When A Threat Is Real? Difficult at best Easier to make decision if suspect item is present Threats are more difficult Report ALL threats to police Rely on decision of police

    8. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Do I DoIf I Find A Suspected Bomb? DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE! A tamper switch may be attached Keep others away Notify police and your supervisor IMMEDIATELY Follow police instructions

    9. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Are Some Characteristics Of Letter or Package Bombs? Some characteristics may apply to innocent items Sender unknown to addressee No return address Addressee not expecting package Incorrect title, address or spelling

    10. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Are Some Characteristics Of Letter or Package Bombs? Address title without name Wrong title with name Handwritten or poorly written address Misspelling of common words

    11. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Are Some Characteristics Of Letter or Package Bombs? Return address and postmark dissimilar Excessive postage Special handling instructions Restrictive markings

    12. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Are Some Characteristics Of Letter or Package Bombs? Excessive securing material Oddly shaped or unevenly weighted Bulky, lumpy or rigid envelopes Lopsided or uneven envelopes Oily stains or discoloration

    13. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Are Some Characteristics Of Letter or Package Bombs? Strange odors Protruding wires or metal Visual distractions Arrived before/after call to addressee to open package

    14. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Should I Do IfI Receive A Bomb Threat Call? Keep caller on line Record every word of caller Ask for location and time of detonation Inform caller building occupied and could result in death or injury to innocent parties

    15. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International What Should I Do IfI Receive A Bomb Threat Call? Listen for background noises Listen closely to the voice Report threat to police Follow instructions of police Remain available for interview

    16. Copyright 2001 Quo Vadis International The QVI Security Training Series

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