Bomb Threat Advisory

Manila Doctors Hospital

Prepared by

Mr. Gerardo A. Ramos, CSP, Head, Security Force, February 16, 2005

 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU RECEIVE BOMB THREAT CALL

Procedure to be followed in case of a bomb threat call:

  1. Remain as calm as possible and do not upset the caller.
  2. Keep the caller on the phone as long as possible.  Try to signal another person about the call.
  3. Record the exact words of the caller.  Ask him to repeat the message if necessary.
  4. Pay close attention to the caller’s voice and write down the following facts about the caller:

●   Sex

●   Approximate age

●   Ethnic origin

●   Speech (accent or impediments)

●   Background noises

●   Attitude (calm, nervous, scared)

  1. Record the exact time and date of the call.
  2. Ask him for the location and detonation time of the device.
  3. Ask him why he is bombing the hospital.
  4. Explain to him the serious danger of injury and death of innocent people.
  5. If there is some sort of demand, be sure to detail the caller’s instructions and indicate your willingness to cooperate.
  6. Immediately afterwards, notify the security officer and the police. 

 

PLACE THIS CARD UNDER YOUR TELEPHONE

Attn: Staff in Telephone and information Service, Office of Hospital Director, and Office of Medical Director

 

QUESTIONS TO ASK:

1.      When is bomb to explode?

2.      Where is it right now?

3.      What does it look like?

4.      What kind of bomb is it?

5.      What will cause it to explode?

6.      Did you place the bomb?

7.      Why?

8.      What is your address?

9.      What is your name?

 

EXACT WORKING OF THE THREAT:

__________________________________

_________________________________

Sex of caller: __________ Race: _______

Age: _______ Length of call: _________

Number at which call is received:

_________________________________

Time: _________ Date: ____/____/____

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A SUSPECTED BOMB

Letter and Parcel Bomb Recognition Points

 

  1. Foreign Mail, Air Mail and Special Delivery
  2. Restrictive markings such as Confidential, Personal, etc.
  3. Excessive postage
  4. Handwritten or poorly typed addresses
  5. Incorrect titles
  6. Titles but no names
  7. Misspellings of common words
  8. Oily stains or discolorations
  9. No return address
  10. Excessive weight
  11. Rigid envelop
  12. Lopsided or uneven envelop
  13. Protruding wires or tinfoil
  14. Excessive securing materials such as masking tapes, string, etc.
  15. Visual distraction

 

Clues For Concealed Devices

 

  1. Recently disturbed ground
  2. Sawdust where there should not be any
  3. Brick dust
  4. Wood chips
  5. Pieces of strings
  6. Tin foil
  7. Partly opened drawers/closets
  8. Loose floor boards and/or tiles
  9. Disturbed carpets
  10. Loose electrical fittings
  11. Presence of unusual bags, boxes, suitcases, brief cases and other enclosed objects.
  12. Electronic items such as batteries, pieces of electric wires, electric switches, etc.

 

BASIC BOMB SEARCH  SAFETY RULES

 

  1. Bear in mind that the mission of all personnel involved in the search operations is only to search for and report suspicious objects.  Never move, jar or touch the object or anything attached to it as it may trigger the explosion.  The removal or disarming of the bomb must be left to professional in explosive and ordnance disposal.
  2. Never use more searchers than necessary as this might only result to disorganization and miscoordination, thereby leaving some areas unsearched.  A maximum of three (3) searchers per room or an area of 250 square feet is ideal for each team.  A large area may divided into as many areas as necessary of not more than 250 square feet with research team assigned to each area.
  3. Never assume that only one device has been planted.  If a suspicious object/article has been sighted, continue searching until the whole area has been cleared.  
  4. Clearly mark areas that have been searched and cleared to avoid duplication of efforts which may only result in loss of precious time.
  5. Clearly mark and report the location of any suspicious object/article.  Never touch it. Call the security service.

 

EXPLOSION

 

If bomb explosion occurs:

 

  1. Call the security service and fire department.  Meet and direct to scene.
  2. Call rescue squad.  Meet and direct to scene.
  3. Call police.  Meet and direct to scene.
  4. Render aid; remove injured to safe area.
  5. Isolate explosion area.
  6. Prevent spread of fire.
  7. Protect scene from unauthorized personnel pending investigation by police/arson investigators.

 

 

Source:  International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators