When information is received regarding a bomb threat, security personnel shall immediately notify their supervisor and begin implementation of the bomb threat notification procedure.
BOMB THREAT
CRITICAL TASK LIST
RECEIPT OF A BOMB THREAT
Get as much information as possible about the bomb and the person making the threat
Advise supervisor
EVACUATION OF THE BUILDING - The decision to evacuate an area prior to a search for an explosive is the responsibility of the Branch Supervisor following notification to the Presiding Judge.
Secure access into the building
Do not use radios or cellular telephones
BUILDING SEARCH
Organize type of search and search teams
Search without evacuation
Partial evacuation with search
Total evacuation and search
Assign search areas
Conduct search
DISCOVERY OF SUSPECTED BOMB
Advise search coordinator immediately
Do not use radio to report any suspected object
Secure immediate area
Notify responding police agency
CLEAR AREA
If no bomb is found, advise supervisor
If cleared to reoccupy, advise all security personnel so public and staff can be admitted