6114.3

Instruction

Bomb Threats

The Superintendent or his/her designee shall develop procedures to promote the safety of students and personnel in the event of a bomb threat.

(cf. 5114   Suspension/Expulsion)

(cf. 5131.7   Weapons and Dangerous Instruments)

(cf. 5141.6   Crisis Prevention/Response)

(cf. 5142   Student Safety; Procedures for Plan During Crisis)

(cf. 6114   Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness)

(cf. 6114.1   Fire Emergencies/Drills)

(cf. 6114.6   Emergency Closings)

Legal References:  Connecticut General Statutes

53-80a   Manufacture of bombs

53a-61aa   Threatening in the first degree: Class D felony

18 U.S.C.   921;8921

Policy adopted:  June 3, 2008

Instruction

Bomb Threats

In the event that a phone call or other notice is received indicating that a bomb has been placed in a school, the following procedures which have been developed in cooperation with local police and fire officials shall be followed:

1.  Notify immediately:

a.  Police (who will notify the Fire Department and the Office of the Town Manager).

b.  Principal of the threatened school.

c.  Superintendent of Schools (who will inform the Board of Education).

2.  The person receiving a threat by phone shall note the exact time of the call and attempt to get a voice description of the caller -- age, sex, identifying patterns of speech, etc.

3.  Police and Fire Department emergency vehicles will respond.

4.  The senior police officer present and the Building Principal or designated school official will determine what procedure to follow.  They may order the building evacuated and implement such by means of a fire drill.

5.  The police and designated school personnel shall conduct a search of the premises under the direction of the senior police officer.

6. Students may return to the building only upon the order of the senior police official.

7. The investigation of the event shall be conducted by the police.

Regulation approved:  June 3, 2008