Checklist in the event of threats and bomb threats

Telephone threats

Record

• If possible, ask a colleague to listen in on the call.
• Find out what type of threat it is (for example a bomb, sabotage or other), and where and when the threat is to be carried out.
• Use the Checklist for telephone threats and bomb threats (PDF, 146 kB) to take notes.
  

Raise the alarm and inform immediately

• Call 112 if the threat is acute.
• University security guards (24/7): 08-16 42 00. The security guards will then contact the Officer on Duty (TiB) at Säkerhetsfunktionen, who will get back to you.
• The manager responsible for the location or activity that is being threatened.

Keep in mind

• Try to remain calm and factual, both when speaking to the person making the threat and when raising the alarm or informing others.
• All threats related to Stockholm University’s activities must be reported in the incident reporting system.
• If contacted by the media, you can contact the University’s Press Office for advice and support. Press Office duty phone: 08-16 40 90. Email: press@su.se

Letter bomb or suspected explosive device on the premises

Act

• Call 112 and request police assistance to deal with the suspected object.
• Activate the evacuation alarm to speed up evacuation.
• Evacuate the premises where the object is located and lock the doors, or cordon off the area in another suitable way.

Raise the alarm and inform immediately

• University security guards (24/7): 08-16 42 00. The security guards will then contact the Officer on Duty (TiB) at Säkerhetsfunktionen, who will get back to you.
• The manager responsible for the affected location or activity.
  

Keep in mind

• Try to remain calm and factual when contacting those you are alerting or informing.
• All threats related to Stockholm University’s activities must be reported in the incident reporting system.
• If contacted by the media, you can contact the University’s Press Office for advice and support. Press Office duty phone: 08-16 40 90. Email: press@su.se

Threats via email or social media

Record

• Save the email or link, or take a screenshot of the threat (for example from a blog, comment field, article or website).
• Note the date and time when you received or discovered the message.

Raise the alarm and inform immediately

• University security guards (24/7): 08-16 42 00.
• Your immediate manager.
• IT Support, to trace the sender if possible.

Keep in mind

• Do not respond to the threat before consulting your immediate manager.
  
• All threats related to Stockholm University’s activities must be reported in the incident reporting system.
• Säkerhetsfunktionen can provide advice on how to act, assist with any police report and arrange security guard support if needed.
• If contacted by the media, you can contact the University’s Press Office for advice and support. Press Office duty phone: 08-16 40 90. Email: press@su.se
  

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