Bomb Threats

Take any bomb threat seriously, and report it immediately to Harper Police at x6330 from campus phone, 847.925.6330 from cell. Harper Police will determine what actions are appropriate to take.

A written bomb threat:

• Do not handle it any more than necessary
• Call Harper Police at x6330 from campus phone, 847.925.6330 from cell

A telephone bomb threat:

• Note the exact time of the call
• Attempt to write down the exact words of the caller
• Ask him/her to repeat the information
• Get as much information as possible by asking:
  • Where is it located?
  • What kind of bomb is it?
  • What does it look like?
  • When is the bomb set to explode?
  • How do you deactivate it?

If possible, signal another person and write a note explaining the call is a bomb threat. The other person can then alert Harper Police at x6330 from campus phone, 847.925.6330 from cell. Give all the information you obtain to Harper Police when you call.