The majority of bomb threats are received by telephone. This places great importance on the first and possibly the only contact that will be had with the person calling in the threat. It is imperative that the person receiving the call obtain as much information as possible.
If you receive a bomb threat by telephone:
- Immediately record the time of call.
- Obtain as much information as possible from the caller.
- Notify University Police at 724-773-388.
- University Police will notify the chancellor.
- The chancellor or a designee will decide whether to evacuate the building(s).
In the event buildings are evacuated, follow the standard evacuation procedure:
- Assemble in the Student Union Building (SUB) Lodge.
- If the SUB Lodge is inaccessible, report to the fieldhouse.
- Should both places be inaccessible, proceed to parking Lot C, the lower area at the north end.
If buildings are not evacuated, University Police will:
- Notify all building occupants of the threat and tell them they are free to leave the building if they wish.
- Post bomb threat warning signs on all doors to the building(s).
- Follow the bomb threat procedure in accordance with University Policy Manual SY-18 and University Police Policy and Procedure Manual No. 149.
