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Bomb Threat Search Procedures

  1. If the time of detonation given was in excess of 30 minutes from the time the call was received, the Investigating Officer in charge will initiate a search of the building.

  2. The search will be suspended 30 minutes prior to the reported detonation.

  3. The search will be resumed 30 minutes following the reported time of detonation.

  4. If no time of detonation was given by the "caller," the search will be conducted at the discretion of the Investigating Officer.

  5. Upon completion of the search an announcement will be made that an explosive device has or has not been found. The Investigating Officer will make the decision if persons should or should not return to the building if no explosive has been found.


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