The first thing that a security operative should do after receiving a bomb threat is which of the following?

• A. Evacuate the area immediately
• B. Record all details of the call and report all the details to the police immediately
• C. Notify all staff to stay calm
• D. Deactivate all electronics

Answer: (B)

The first action is to gather information and involve the authorities. When a bomb threat is received, you need to capture precise details about the threat and the caller—what was said, exact wording, time, location, caller characteristics, background noises, any threats or instructions, and who is present. Recording these details in a clear, factual log preserves crucial evidence for responders and helps them assess risk quickly. Immediately reporting to the police ensures trained responders can take over, provide guidance, and coordinate any further actions such as evacuation or area lockdown. Evacuation or other steps come next and should follow the police or organizational bomb-threat plan, not before you’ve documented the threat and alerted the authorities. Notifying staff to stay calm is important for safety and order, but it does not directly engage emergency response. Deactivating electronics isn’t a recommended first move and could impede communication.