The initial action when a bomb threat is received by telephone is to:

The initial action when a bomb threat is received by telephone is to:

• A. Call the police immediately
• B. End the call and evacuate
• C. Make a careful note of what is said
• D. Ignore the call

Answer: (C)

When a bomb threat comes by telephone, the priority is to collect accurate, actionable information. The first action is to stay on the line and note exactly what the caller says, including the exact words, any specifics about the device or location, timing, and details about the caller’s voice, background noises, and the length of the call. This careful documentation provides a reliable basis for responders and helps them assess credibility and plan the appropriate response. Without this captured information, decisions about evacuation or contacting authorities can be less informed or delayed. Endings the call or evacuating before gathering details can also disrupt the evidence and the response plan. So the initial action is to make a careful note of what is said.

When a bomb threat comes by telephone, the priority is to collect accurate, actionable information. The first action is to stay on the line and note exactly what the caller says, including the exact words, any specifics about the device or location, timing, and details about the caller’s voice, background noises, and the length of the call. This careful documentation provides a reliable basis for responders and helps them assess credibility and plan the appropriate response. Without this captured information, decisions about evacuation or contacting authorities can be less informed or delayed. Endings the call or evacuating before gathering details can also disrupt the evidence and the response plan. So the initial action is to make a careful note of what is said.