If a bomb threat is received:

• Ask questions to try to get information from a caller about the location and description of the reported bomb; take note of caller's exact words, other information given by him/her, characteristics of his/her voice, and any backgrounds sounds that might give a clue to the caller's location
• Call 911 from campus phone (301-405-3333 from a cellular phone)
• Call your service desk
• Do not pull the fire alarm unless instructed to do so by Police

When the University of Maryland Police dispatcher answers your call to 911:

• Identify your specific location
• Describe what has happened and exactly what was said to you or what you saw
• Be ready to describe any caller's voice, accent, demeanor and any background sounds
• Ask what you should do next
• Stay on the phone until the dispatcher tells you it's okay to hang up
• Move outside, if safe to do so, wait there, and identify yourself to Police when officers arrive

If you see an item you believe could be an explosive device:

• Do not touch it or disturb it in any way
• Call University Police at 911 (or 301-405-3333 from a cellular phone)
• Stay away from the item, and keep others away from it

University Police will:

• Respond to your location and assess the threat
• Determine the next appropriate action
• Announce the time and method of any evacuation of the building
• Notify residents when they may return to the building after an evacuation
• Investigate the incident

All bomb threats reported to the University are taken very seriously and are investigated thoroughly.