A bomb threat may occur through a telephone call, e-mail message, or text message advising that a bomb has been placed somewhere on the campus site.  The decision to evacuate the school is the responsibility of the principal or designee.

The person receiving the bomb threat should make every attempt to:

•     Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.
•     Use the provided Bomb Threat Checklist to record the information.
•     Avoid hanging up the phone.  (Use another phone to call LISD Police or 9-1-1).
•     If an e-mail bomb threat – do not delete it.  Print a copy of the message to be released to the LISD Police.
•     This information is confidential and must be immediately given to the principal or the campus administrative staff.

What to take note of:

Time of call – a.m. or p.m.

Exact Words of the Caller:

When is the bomb going to explode?

Where is the bomb?

What does it look like?

What kind of bomb is it?

What will cause it to explode?

Did you place the bomb?

Why this campus?

Are you angry at someone at the campus?

From where are you calling?

What is your address?

What is your name? 

If the voice is familiar, whom did it sound like?

Were there any background noises?

What were the background noises?

Remarks or thoughts

Name of person receiving call:

Telephone Number where the call was received:

Report call immediately to: LISD Police Dispatch (936) 327-3117