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Bomb Threats / Suspicious Bag <br />If you notice a suspicious bag or a bag sitting unattended for an extended period, follow the steps <br />for a suspected bomb discovery below. <br />If a suspected bomb is discovered: <br />1. Do not use radios or cell phones in the area (they may activate the bomb) <br />2. Evacuate the area at least 500 feet in all directions. <br />3. Call 911. <br />4. Do not move, touch, or handle the suspected bomb or anything that looks suspicious. <br />5. Control access until the police have taken over. <br />Telephone Threats <br />While this is an unlikely scenario, we want to ensure facility users are familiar with this procedure. <br />1. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible to increase the chances of the call being traced. <br />2. Attempt to get the following information from the caller: <br />a. Time/date the bomb is set to explode. <br />b. Size/Shape of the bomb. <br />c. Exact location of the bomb. <br />d. Why was the bomb placed there? Is there more than one? <br />3. Note everything about the caller and background noises: <br />a. Voice- accent, deep, stutters, etc.? <br />b. Male or Female <br />c. Do they sound younger or older? <br />d. Background noise- Music, people, cars, trains, buses, etc. <br />e. Do not hang up. <br />f. Call 911 from another phone and by another person, if possible. <br />i. Identify yourself, location, type of emergency. <br />ii. Give the dispatcher as much information about the incident. <br />in. If possible, give the phone number the threat was made from. <br />g. Notify all coaches and umpires by personal contact. <br />i. Do not use cell phones/radios as they may activate the bomb. <br />h. Evacuate the facility at least 500 feet. <br />i. Remember to stay calm. <br />i. Do not touch anything that looks unusual. <br />j. Notify everyone once the bomb threat is over. <br />k. Write down everything you remember about the bomb threat phone conversation <br />immediately after, when it is safe to do so. <br />10 <br />Approved: Commission: April 9, 2025, City Council: April 21, 2025 <br />Page 62 of 184 <br />