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The University of Adelaide
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
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Tel : +61 8 8303 5990
Fax: +61 8 8223 1267

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Bomb Search
MANAGEMENT

See also:
Bomb Threats - Bomb Search
Bomb Threats - Analysis
Bomb Threats - Letter Bombs

When it appears appropriate and it is evident that there is sufficient time, a preliminary search of the facility and grounds could be made prior to making final decisions regarding evacuation. However, searches should only be conducted if this can be accomplished in a safe manner. If it can be accomplished with a high margin of safety, employees, due to their familiarity with the building, may be able to conduct a search much more quickly than the emergency services unless a specially trained bomb search dog is available.

The objective of such search is to quickly seek out items or objects, which are foreign to the environment. When the emergency services arrive and/or there is more time, a more thorough search can then be accomplished.

Remember, a bomb need not look like a bomb. If an unusual or foreign object is in fact encountered, under no circumstances should it be touched, tampered with or moved. In this event, immediately evacuate the area and notify the authorities of the finding, and then follow their instructions exactly as they will now take authority given the danger to the public that may exist.
The Search Team

Look for ANYTHING NOT FAMILIAR to the area.

A bomb can be suspected when:

A package is foreign to the premises
A package fits the description given by the caller
The package is marked BOMB or something similar
The size, weight, shape, sound of the package is suspicious
The origin of the package is not known
There is evidence of fresh diggings, footprints, marks, etc. on the outside of the building or pieces of wire, tape, explosive wrappings, etc.
Furniture, etc. has been re-arranged
Signs of tampering with electrical installations
Other fittings have been removed
Look for disturbances in dust, cobwebs, scratched paint, new components introduced,

Common Areas:

Outside building
Entrance / Foyer
First Floor
Bathrooms / Toilets
Storerooms

Click on links below for further information on bomb threats

Bomb Threat - Analysis
Bomb Threat - Search
Bomb Threat - Letter Bombs
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Bomb threat
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The First Few Mins.
Flood
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