Dealing with Bomb Threats

Lemont, IL

A school district faces two fake bomb threats, and reviews its safety procedures.  More often than not, a bomb threat is used to interrupt classes.  The trouble is, a bomb threat cannot be taken lightly.  After all, who wants to be the leader of a school district that ignored a bomb threat, and had students killed as a result?

How do schools evaluate bomb threats? 

This calls for a close relationship with a district's local law enforcement.  Law enforcement can review the facts in the case and help a district determine if the threat is credible or not.  However, school leaders need to make sure they follow their own safety protocols, regardless of whether the LEOs deem a bomb threat 'credible' or not.

What say you?