Suspicious Devices or substances (gas leaks, bomb threats, drones)
If you find a suspicious device or substance:
- Clear the area and call 911 from a safe distance.
- Do not use phone or radios near the area
- Follow instructions from police for possible evacuations
- If you see a drone / UAS flying over campus, please call University Police. If it lands, do not approach or try to capture it.
If a bomb threat is phoned in:
- Obtain as much information as possible from the caller. Use the Bomb Threat Information Checklist to help you.
- Try to signal someone to call 911 while you continue taking notes.
- Relay important information to University Police. This may include background noises, voice tone, specific wording, etc.