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safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Social Media Threat Sparks Panic at Taft High School, Prompts Increased Security"

A social media threat towards Taft High School in Woodland Hills caused panic among students, leading to a massive police presence and hundreds of parents rushing to the school. The Los Angeles Unified School District is investigating the threat, but has stated that there is currently no evidence of a credible threat. Students were seen fleeing the campus out of caution, with some reporting seeing a threatening Instagram post. The school district and LAPD have increased patrols in and around the campus, urging parents and students to report any concerning behavior or statements.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#panic #police-presence #safety

crime-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Perry Police Confirm School Threat Not Credible Despite Recent Shooting"

Perry Police Department is investigating a non-credible threat made by a student to the high school, with officers continuing to be present at all Perry Community Schools. The nature of the threat or photo has not been described, and the school district spokesperson could not be reached for comment. This comes one month after the Perry school shooting, and on the same day as a non-credible bomb threat at an Iowa High School Speech Association competition in Ankeny.

via Des Moines Register|

#crime-and-safety #non-credible #perry-police-department

society2 years ago•3 min saved

School Threats and Lockdowns: The Emotional Toll on Students and Parents

A threatening call led to a lockdown at Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School in Nashville, prompting fear and anxiety among students and parents. The FBI is investigating the incident, which is part of a series of hoaxes targeting Nashville locations. Students, like 12-year-old Sophie, described their emotions during the lockdown, expressing fear and frustration. While some parents rushed to pick up their children, others emphasized the importance of resilience and bravery in the face of such threats. The incident highlights the real terror experienced by students and parents during school threats, regardless of their validity.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#emotional-impact #fbi-investigation #hoax

education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Racially Charged Email Sparks Evacuations at Oakland's Chabot Elementary School"

Chabot Elementary School in Oakland was evacuated due to a racially motivated bomb threat received after a play date social event for students of color. The threatening email contained racial slurs and warned of a race war. The FBI is assisting in the investigation, and police cleared the scene, allowing staff back inside the school. Classes were canceled for the rest of the day, and some parents are hesitant to send their children back to school.

via KGO-TV|

#education #evacuation #fbi-investigation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

18-year-old student arrested for school threat causing panic in Broward and Miami-Dade districts.

An 18-year-old student at Taravella High School in Coral Springs, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly transmitting a school shooting threat using another student's name and computer access. The threat sparked panic in several districts, including Broward and Miami-Dade, before being deemed non-credible. The student is facing multiple felonies, and the incident has prompted increased security measures in schools across the state. Non-credible threats have been reported in several other districts, and Broward Public Schools has announced that all students will have to bring clear backpacks and bags in the fall.

via CBS Miami|

#broward-county #crime #miami-dade-county

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Arrest made in school shooting threat that caused panic in Florida districts.

An 18-year-old student at Taravella High School in Florida was arrested for posting a threatening message on social media about a school shooting. The post was made fraudulently using another student's name and computer access. The threat caused concern in several counties throughout Florida, but it did not mention a specific school or school district. The Palm Beach County School District Police Chief said that based on the information from Broward County, they were able to determine the threat was not targeting any schools in Palm Beach County. Parents and students were urged to report any credible information and not to share information that is not credible.

via WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm|

#anxiety #arrest #crime

safety2 years ago•3 min saved

Police dismiss multiple school threat hoaxes in Florida

Several schools in Central Florida are on high alert due to a threat circulating on Snapchat. The threat is not believed to be credible, but Seminole, Orange, Volusia, and Flagler counties are all looking into the post. Schools are taking precautionary measures, and parents are being reminded to report any threats on the Fortify FL app. Extra officers are patrolling schools in Daytona Beach, and Flagler County is enhancing patrol efforts around schools as a precautionary measure.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#central-florida #not-credible #precautionary-measures

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Arrest made in connection with Portsmouth High School shooting threat.

Kyle Hendrickson, 25, was arrested in Maine and charged with criminal threatening with a firearm after making a threat to shoot up Portsmouth High School in a video posted on Snapchat. The threat led to the closure of all Portsmouth schools on Thursday, but police and school officials have declared the community safe to return to school on Friday. This is the second time this year schools have had to close down because of violent threats made.

via WMUR Manchester|

#arrest #crime #kyle-hendrickson

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Vermont student arrested for planning school attack in Minnesota dorm.

Waylon Kurts, a 20-year-old student from Vermont, has been arrested in Minnesota for allegedly planning a "mass casualty event" at St. Olaf College. Kurts was charged with conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit threats of violence, terroristic threats, and conspiracy to commit theft. Police found body armor, empty boxes of ammunition, fireworks, knives, a lock-pick set, and propane canisters in Kurts' room. Kurts' defense attorney denies that he was planning a school shooting and says that there were explanations for everything that police recovered from Kurts.

via VTDigger|

#arrest #crime #firearms