Bomb Threats & Suspicious Objects

Bomb threats usually occur by telephone. The person receiving a bomb threat should remain calm and attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller.

If you should identify a suspicious object (with wires, an unusual shape, the presence of a timing device, etc.) report it to University Police.

Under NO circumstances should you touch it, tamper with it, or move it in any way.

• Call University Police at 509.535.9233.
• Report your situation, including the time of the bomb threat and any information you may have been given. (Use Bomb Threat card.)
• Do NOT activate building alarm.
• Inform your supervisor or department head.
• Evacuate if instructed to do so.
• Stay at least 100 yards away from reported bomb location; you may move to another building.
• Do not re-enter building unless instructed it is safe to do so.