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Swatting Incidents: 4 Ways to Reduce Widespread Panic, Improve Response

Learn about critical measures that should be taken by school leaders to prevent, respond to, and mitigate the…

Insights August 27
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The University of South Carolina on Sunday was the victim of a swatting call that reported a false active shooter at Thomas Cooper Library. hoax, Villanova University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

University of South Carolina Swatting Incident Highlights Growing Trend of False Active Shooter Reports

The University of South Carolina on Sunday was the victim of a swatting call that reported a false…

News August 26
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Villanova University faced a false active shooter alert on Thursday, followed by several more calls, with some featuring gunshot-like sounds in the background. swatting, Rev. Peter M. Donohue, Jack Stollsteimer

2 Hoax Active Shooter Incidents Shake Villanova University

Villanova University faced a false active shooter alert on Thursday and again on Sunday. Sunday's swatting call originated…

News August 25
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bipartisan School Safety Bill

The bill expands the state's Guardian Program to include childcare centers, and enhances school security technology and training.

News May 28
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California Hospital Goes into Lockdown After Receiving Phone Threats, Huntington Hospital, Jose Jurado, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

Phone Threats Prompt California Hospital to Lockdown, Suspect Arrested

The suspect had reportedly been treated in the emergency room earlier the same day.

News March 17
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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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The swatting calls were made to appear as though they were coming 988. Abundant Life Christian School shooting, Madison Metropolitan SD

Several Madison Schools Receive Swatting Threats Following Abundant Life Christian School Shooting

The hoax threat calls were made to appear as though they were coming from the Suicide and Crisis…

News December 18
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Over 700 Students Arrested for Making Threats Since Apalachee High School Shooting

One of the students, a 10-year-old boy, was arrested and held for 10 days for allegedly sending a…

News September 30
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Springfield, Ohio: Schools, Universities, Hospitals Receive Threats Disparaging Haitian Migrants

Springfield has received national attention in recent days after former President Donald Trump repeated unfounded rumors about Haitian…

News September 16
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