Bomb Threat Protocol

Read: Teen Charged in Florida Mosque Swatting Accused of Hundreds of Other False Threats

Teen Charged in Florida Mosque Swatting Accused of Hundreds of Other False Threats

The 17-year-old is accused of making hundreds of swatting threats against high schools, HBCUs, FBI agents, and government offices.

Read: Oregon: Bomb Squad Responds After Grenade-Shaped Dog Poop Bag Holder Found at School

Oregon: Bomb Squad Responds After Grenade-Shaped Dog Poop Bag Holder Found at School

The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad deployed drones to get a better look at the suspected hand grenade and determined it was a dog poop bag dispenser.

Read: Oklahoma Hospital Evacuated After Receiving Bomb Threat

Oklahoma Hospital Evacuated After Receiving Bomb Threat

The bomb threat referred to a local newspaper’s audio recording of four McCurtain County officials making violent, racist remarks.

Read: School Swatting: Why It’s So Dangerous and How to Combat It

School Swatting: Why It’s So Dangerous and How to Combat It

A police chief breaks down the dangers of swatting, how it impacts communities, and lessons he’s learned from responding to false threats.

Read: Student Arrested for Bomb Threat at Coatesville Area Senior High School

Student Arrested for Bomb Threat at Coatesville Area Senior High School

Since Sept. 29, 14 threats of violence have been made against the school, causing lockdowns, evacuations, and canceled classes.

Read: Northeastern University Package Explosion Was a Hoax, Employee Facing Federal Charges

Northeastern University Package Explosion Was a Hoax, Employee Facing Federal Charges

The package, described as a Pelican case, contained a note that criticized Mark Zuckerberg and developers of virtual reality technology.

Read: Police Chief Shares Lessons Learned from Recent Bomb Threats Against HBCUs

Police Chief Shares Lessons Learned from Recent Bomb Threats Against HBCUs

North Carolina A&T State University Chief of Police Jermaine Cherry shares how his campus handled a recent bomb threat and how preparations helped mitigate its effect.

Read: Emergency Management’s Role When Campuses Respond to Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages

Emergency Management’s Role When Campuses Respond to Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages

When there is a suspicious package or bomb threat, campus emergency management must address mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Read: VP Kamala Harris Announces Grants to Help HBCUs with Bomb Threats

VP Kamala Harris Announces Grants to Help HBCUs with Bomb Threats

The Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) program will provide short-term grants for added security and mental health professionals.

Read: USC, NYU, MIT Latest Targets in String of College Bomb Threats

USC, NYU, MIT Latest Targets in String of College Bomb Threats

Since Nov. 5, bomb threats have been made against at least 10 colleges, including four Ivy League universities and three Ohio schools.

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