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Rising School Shooting Hoaxes and Swatting Threats Endanger U.S. Campuses

A recent surge in school shooting hoaxes across U.S. universities, linked to a group called 'Purgatory,' has led to multiple false alarms causing campus lockdowns and panic. Experts emphasize the seriousness of swatting crimes, which involve false emergency reports to law enforcement, and highlight the substantial penalties for those involved, including potential prison time. Authorities, including the FBI, are actively investigating these incidents and stressing the importance of prosecuting offenders to prevent harm and misuse of resources.

via ABC News|

#campus-safety #crime #law-enforcement

safety2 years ago•2 min saved

False Reports of Shooters Cause Lockdowns at Multiple Louisville Schools

Louisville Metro Police responded to reports of active aggressors at duPont Manual High School and Fredrick Law Olmsted Academy North, but no aggressors were found. Both schools have been cleared. Other cities, including Evansville, Lexington, and Cincinnati, also received "swatting" calls. Jefferson County Public Schools implemented heightened security protocols, and students were evacuated at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, but no weapons were found. The incidents are being investigated as "bogus calls."

via Courier Journal|

#active-aggressor #jefferson-county-public-schools #lockdown

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Spate of Bomb Threats Plague Schools in Texas and Ohio, Resulting in Arrests

A student at Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio, has been taken into custody after making two fake bomb threats. The calls prompted a response from local law enforcement, including the Massillon Police Department and the Stark County Sheriff's Department. Students and staff were evacuated while authorities searched for a bomb, but none was found. The school resumed normal operations after the all-clear was given. The district confirmed that the student responsible for the threats is currently in custody and will face appropriate disciplinary action.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#bomb-threats #crime #massillon-city-school-district

breaking-news2 years ago•3 min saved

False Reports of Active Shooters Cause Evacuations in Pittsburgh Schools.

Multiple schools in Pennsylvania, including Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic high schools in Pittsburgh, received computer-generated "swatting calls" reporting active shooters. Police responded with a large presence, but no active shooter was found and there were no injuries. Similar reports were received for schools outside of the county. Law enforcement is treating each incident seriously and thoroughly checking out any reports. New Castle High School was also put on lockdown but was cleared by law enforcement.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|

#active-shooter #breaking-news #pittsburgh

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Police Investigate Computer-Generated Swatting Calls to Pittsburgh Schools.

Multiple schools in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania have received reports of active shooter threats, which are believed to be "computer-generated swatting calls." Police have responded to the schools and put them on lockdown, but there have been no reports of injuries or evidence of an actual shooter. The state police are treating each incident with standard law enforcement protocols and investigating the source of the calls. Hospitals and emergency officials in Pittsburgh are also on heightened alert.

via CBS Pittsburgh|

#crime #lockdowns #pittsburgh

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Iowa schools combat 'swatting' hoax with law enforcement collaboration.

Iowa schools received "swatting calls" or fake threats on Tuesday morning, prompting communication with law enforcement. No threats have been deemed imminent, and officials confirmed the calls happened in several cities and counties across the state. Schools have assured parents and staff that all students and staff are safe, and learning continues as normal. Some schools canceled classes, while others maintained normal operations with extra patrols. Law enforcement is investigating the reports and found no sign of any gunshots having been fired.

via KCRG|

#crime #false-threats #iowa-schools