Searching for Bombs in Difficult Areas Auditoriums, Amphitheaters and Convention Halls Here, thousands of seats must be checked on hands and knees. If seats have to be searched, check for cut or unfastened seats where a bomb could be inserted into the cushion or the back.
Common sense has a place in searching, particularly here.
For instance, if the guest speaker has been threatened or is the likely target, common sense suggests searching the speaker's platform, podium, microphones and backstage entrance areas first. There are often crawl-ways, tunnels, trap doors, dressing rooms and storage areas that need careful examination. Be prepared for a difficult and lengthy search. The sound system is extensive and the air conditioning system beggars the imagination. All hanging decorating and lighting fixtures should be checked, as well.