NCJ Number
35870
Journal
Assets Protection Issue: 4 Dated: (1976) Pages: 20-26
Date Published
1976
Length
7 pages
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.