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Procedures to Follow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Telephone Threat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Try to remain calm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. If you have caller ID, record incoming phone number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If another person is close by, notify him\/her of the call and ask them to call 9-1-1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Upon hanging up, immediately call 9-1-1 and give the specific details of the call to the police dispatcher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. To avoid panic, do not announce the call to other occupants of the building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Notify the office manager, building coordinator, or other person in charge about the call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. University Police will decide when and if to evacuate and summon outside assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Written\/Parcel Threats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Try to remain calm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Keep people from handling or going near the package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do not use portable radio equipment within 100 feet of suspicious item. THIS INCLUDES CELL PHONES!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Immediately call 9-1-1. DO NOT USE A CELL PHONE!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Promptly write down everything you can remember about how you received the letter or parcel or how you found the package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Do not discuss the threat with other staff members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Follow all Public Safety Instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Also see Suspicious Package or Mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Information to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Most bomb threats that are called to an office or person are intended to disrupt normal business and activities and do not usually involve a bomb. Nonetheless, every bomb threat must be considered real until investigated to ensure safety of building occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In most instances, the call will be very brief; however, attempt to keep the caller on the phone as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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      Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Suspicious Package Flyer<\/a> [PDF] from the U.S. Postal Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      URI Suspicious Package Flyer<\/a> [PDF]<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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