9 Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response Considerations
A bomb threat checklist, detailed search guidelines, and regular training on recognizing suspicious items are among good practices.
A bomb threat checklist, detailed search guidelines, and regular training on recognizing suspicious items are among good practices.
In just one month in 2023, at least 210 swatting threats were made against K-12 schools, according to one researcher.
The 17-year-old is accused of making hundreds of swatting threats against high schools, HBCUs, FBI agents, and government offices.
In the three months since Oct. 7, ADL tracked 60 antisemitic assaults, 500+ incidents on college campuses
Learn about critical measures that should be taken by school leaders to prevent, respond to, and mitigate the impact of swatting incidents.
Schools across the country have been threatened, prompting lockdowns, evacuations, and campus sweeps by police.
Local police originally responded to the report of an active threat but the accidental discharge led to a larger law enforcement response.
Swatting incidents continue to plague our schools, but combining threat assessment strategies with security technology can help stem the tide.
A police chief breaks down the dangers of swatting, how it impacts communities, and lessons he’s learned from responding to false threats.
Some students fled while others barricaded their classrooms after the alarm went off while maintenance crews were changing the battery.