How to Fill Out Bomb Threat Checklist

Bomb Threat Checklist at a glance

What it is: The BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST has TIME, DATE and EXACT WORDING OF THREAT.

Who signs: Enter Your Name, Your Position, Your Department, Your Telephone Number, Your E-mail and the Date Checklist completed.

A filled-in Bomb Threat Checklist example: a receptionist records a call

Bomb Threat Checklist example filled out, example: a receptionist records a call
A receptionist uses the bomb threat checklist during a phone call. She writes the wording, two answers, the call times and her details, then ticks Street noises and Calm. The picture shows the filled lines, and its names and figures are sample values.

How to fill out Bomb Threat Checklist, box by box

Exact wording of threat

Bomb Threat Checklist example filled out, exact wording of threat

Enter the TIME, the DATE and the EXACT WORDING OF THREAT.

Background sounds

Bomb Threat Checklist example filled out, background sounds

Under BACKGROUND SOUNDS, mark Street noises, Factory machinery, Voices, Crockery, Animal noises, Clear, PA System, Static, Music, House noises, Long distance, Local, Motor, Office machinery, Booth, Plane or Other (Please specify), and write the Other on the line.

Important questions to ask

Bomb Threat Checklist example filled out, important questions to ask

Under IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK, fill in the line after 1. When is the bomb going to explode?

After 2. Where is the bomb right now?, fill in the line.

After 3. What does the bomb look like?, fill in the line.

After 4. What kind of bomb is it?, fill in the line.

After 5. What will cause the bomb to explode?, fill in the line.

After 6. Did you place the bomb?, fill in the line.

After 7. Why?, fill in the line.

After 8. What is your address?, fill in the line.

After 9. What is your name?, fill in the line.

Bomb threat language

Bomb Threat Checklist example filled out, bomb threat language

Under BOMB THREAT LANGUAGE, mark Well spoken (education), Foul, Incoherent, Irrational, Rambling, Message read or Taped message, and write REMARKS on the lines.

Call details

Bomb Threat Checklist example filled out, call details

Under CALL DETAILS, enter the Telephone number at which call was received, the Telephone number from which call was made, the Time call received and the Time call ended.

Enter Your Name, Your Position, Your Department, Your Telephone Number, Your E-mail and the Date Checklist completed.

Characteristics and caller's voice

Bomb Threat Checklist example filled out, characteristics and caller's voice

Under CHARACTERISTICS, enter Gender, Age and Race.

Under CALLER'S VOICE, mark Calm, Nasal, Soft, Angry, Stutter, Loud, Excited, Lisp, Laughter, Slow, Rasp, Crying, Rapid, Deep, Normal, Distinct, Slurred, Whispered, Ragged, Disguised, Accent, Clearing Throat, Deep Breathing, Cracking Voice or Familiar; if voice is familiar, write who it sounded like.

Sources

[1] Bomb Threat Checklist form (the Official source link on this page).

Bomb Threat Checklist Form PDF Details

A Bomb Threat Checklist Form is used to record all key details during an emergency call. Having a completed checklist gives law enforcement the information they need to investigate quickly and protect everyone on site.

What the Form Captures

The checklist covers four core areas every response team must document:

Why a Standardized Checklist Reduces Risk

Under stress, people skip critical details. A standardized form removes guesswork. Every field on the checklist corresponds to a question investigators ask after an incident, so completing it accurately speeds up the response and reduces risk to people on site.

Pairing This Form with a Broader Safety Plan

Most security officers file completed checklists alongside a building security plan so all threat records are stored in one place. Organizations running drills also use an adult emergency form to register who was present and how personnel responded during the incident.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameBomb Threat Checklist Form
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields83
Avg. time to fill out16 min 55 sec
Other namesHomeland Security Bomb Threat Checklist Form, Telephone Bomb Threat Checklist Form