MANAGING THE BOMB THREAT IN SCHOOL

• NCJ Number: 35870
• Journal: Assets Protection Issue: 4 Dated: (1976) Pages: 20-26
• Author(s): S D VESTERMARK
• Date Published: 1976
• Length: 7 pages
• Corporate Author: Territorial Imperative, Inc
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

A DECISION MODEL (IN THE FORM OF A DECISION TREE) IS PRESENTED FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FACED WITH BOMB THREATS.

Abstract

THE PROCESS OF HANDLING SUCH THREATS IS BROKEN DOWN INTO A SERIES OF 7 DECISION STEPS WITH 16 POSSIBLE OUTCOMES. THE DECISION TREE IS PRESENTED AS A TOOL FOR REHEARSING AND EXAMINING THE RATIONALE, DECISIONS TO BE MADE, AND THEIR POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS. A BOMB THREAT REPORT FORM IS INCLUDED WHICH IS INTENDED TO AID IN OBTAINING INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE DECISION TO BE MADE.