When is a “Bomb Call” usually initiated?

A “Bomb Call” is typically initiated when there is concern over the potential presence of explosives, and a suspicious package is the most common scenario that triggers this response. Law enforcement and emergency services prioritize public safety in these situations. When a suspicious package is identified, it raises alarms due to the potential risk it poses; therefore, protocol dictates that a bomb call is made to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted. This allows authorities to respond appropriately, including evacuating the area, securing the surrounding environment, and ultimately neutralizing any possible threat.

While other scenarios like traffic obstructions, civil disturbances, and compromised highway safety are serious issues that require attention, they do not inherently involve the same level of immediate danger to public safety as the discovery of a suspicious package, which is why they do not initiate a bomb call.