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In response to the threats, multiple historically Black colleges and universities went into lockdown. The FBI is investigating. HBCUs, swatting, bomb threats

HBCUs on High Alert Following a Series of Threats

In response to the threats, multiple historically Black colleges and universities went into lockdown. The FBI is investigating.

News September 12
Active Shooter Bomb Threats Swatting
Since the beginning of the current academic year, as many as 20 colleges and universities have been victims of swatting. active shooter hoaxes, bomb threats, University of Maryland, Slippery Rock University

Surge in Swatting Incidents: Number of Hoax Threats Continues to Grow

Since the beginning of the current academic year, at least 45 U.S. colleges and universities have been victims…

News September 12
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Campuses that combine AI, people and appropriate processes can make active assailant hoaxes less disruptive and less effective. swatting, Sal Mani, VOLT AI, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

When the Alarm Is Real, But the Threat Isn’t: How AI Can Help Schools Respond Smarter to Swatting

Campuses that combine AI, appropriate processes, and oversight by humans can make active assailant hoaxes less disruptive and…

Insights September 11
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Campus safety officials must balance rapid response with threat verification to protect students while preventing false alarms that strain resources and traumatize communities. hoax active shooter reports, swatting, Michael J. Rein, COSECURE

How Colleges Should Handle Active Shooter Hoax Calls: Emergency Response Protocols and Clery Act Compliance

Campus safety officials must balance rapid response with threat verification to protect students while preventing false alarms that…

Insights September 8
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How to Develop an Effective School District Emergency Operations Plan, EOP, school safety, school security, Solvei Jurmu

How to Develop an Effective School District Emergency Operations Plan

A surprising number of school districts don’t have EOPs or the ones they have are outdated. Here’s how…

Insights April 16
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California Considers Closing Loophole Hindering Prosecution of Mass Shooting Threats, Lee Lor, Shoal Creek Elementary School, Darshana Patel

California Considers Closing Loophole Hindering Prosecution of Mass Shooting Threats

Under California law, a credible threat must explicitly target an individual to be actionable.

News March 14
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Swatting Call Prompts Large Police Response at Southern California Hospital, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, active shooter

Swatting Call Prompts Large Police Response at Southern California Hospital

A male suspect reportedly called a non-emergency line at the hospital, claiming he was armed with an AR-15…

News March 13
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Anonymous School Threats

Anonymous School Threats: What to Do Before, During, and After

CISA's new response guide highlights how K-12 schools can work with law enforcement and community partners to address…

Insights October 24
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Springfield, Ohio: Additional Threats Prompt Wittenberg University to Cancel All Athletic Events, Donald Trump, JD Vance

Springfield, Ohio: Additional Threats Prompt Wittenberg University to Cancel All Athletic Events

Wittenberg university had already canceled all of its Sunday events and activities after it received an email on…

News September 18
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