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Bomb Threat Checklist

Print a PDF version of this checklist and place it near your phone.

Questions to ask:
When is the bomb going to explode?
Where is it right now?
What does it look like?
What kind of bomb is it?
What will cause it to explode?
Did you place the bomb?
Why?
What is your address?
What is your name?

Caller’s voice:

____ Calm ____ Angry ____ Excited ____ Slow ____ Rapid ____ Soft ____ Loud ____ Laughter ____ Crying ____ Normal ____ Slurred ____ Distinct

____ Disguised ____ Accent ____ Familiar ____ Deep ____ Nasal ____ Stutter ____ Lisp ____ Raspy ____ Ragged ____ Clearing throat ____ Deep breathing ____ Cracking voice

If the voice is familiar, who did it sound like?
Sex of caller: _____________________________
Race/nationality of caller: ___________________
Age of caller: _____________________________

Exact wording of the threat:
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Threat language:
____ Well spoken
____ Educated
____ Foul
____ Irrational ____ Incoherent
____ Taped
____ Message read by threat maker
Remarks: __________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________

Background sounds:
____ Street noises
____ House noises
____ PA system
____ Music
____ Office machinery
____ Factory machinery
____ Animal noises ____ Voices
____ Static
____ Phone booth
____ Local
____ Long distance
____ None


Call information:
Phone number (from caller ID if available):

______________________________________
Length of call: ____________________________
Time of call: _____________________________

Immediately dial 911 or 765-285-1111.
Give responding officers this completed sheet.
Date: _____________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Phone number: ___________________________
Job title: __________________________________
Department name: ___________________________