A bomb or incendiary device can take almost any form and can be triggered in a wide variety of ways. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should a suspicious object be touched or moved.

• Contact University of New Haven Police (203) 932-7070.
  • Give the location of where there is a possible threat, as well as a description of what the suspicious package looks like.
• Remain Calm. DO NOT ever try to force open elevator doors.
• Immediately remove yourself and others from the area and report to the building’s muster point.
• While evacuating the building, leave doors and windows open if they already are.
  • This will dissipate the energy of a potential explosion.
• While at the building’s muster point, await further instructions by University Police.
• Follow all instructions given by University Police throughout the duration of the incident.
• Do not return to the building or area until University Police has deemed it clear.

If you receive a phone call about a bomb threat:

• Remain Calm
• Get as much info as possible…
  • Where is device?
  • When will it go off?
  • What does it look like?
  • What kind of bomb is it?
  • Why are you doing this?
  • What is your name?
  • Any background noises?
  • Anything unusual about caller’s voice?
• Call, or have someone call, 9-1-1.