Bomb threats require a coordinated emergency process. Security personnel should know the property’s notification, evacuation and information-preservation procedures before a threat occurs.
At a glance
- Ontario training includes bomb-emergency procedures and the potential roles of security guards.
- Clear communication is critical when receiving and relaying threat information.
- Information that may later be evidence should be preserved rather than casually altered or discarded.
What this means in practice
The official rules establish a baseline, but a workable security assignment still needs property-specific decisions. The client and provider should turn general requirements into clear instructions about what is checked, who can authorize exceptions, what must be documented and when another authority takes over.
Questions to confirm
- Who receives the initial threat information?
- What details should be recorded?
- Who has authority to initiate evacuation or other site actions?
Picture this at your property
A threat is received by phone at reception and immediately transferred to security. A written procedure can help staff preserve details and activate the correct emergency chain without spreading unverified information.
The value of the example is the decision process: identify what is known, what remains uncertain, who has authority, and what information should be preserved for follow-up.
Practical takeaway
The strongest security process is usually the one that makes responsibilities, observations and escalation clear. That creates a service that can be understood and reviewed without overstating what security can guarantee.
Official sources & verification
1. Section 6: Emergency response preparation — Government of Ontario
2. Section 9: Effective communications — Government of Ontario
3. Section 7: Canadian legal system — Government of Ontario
Last reviewed: 2026-08-08. This resource provides general information, not an emergency plan or legal advice. Follow the site’s approved emergency procedures and directions from police, fire, EMS or other competent authorities. Call 911 for an emergency or immediate threat.