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A hoax active shooter report triggered a Naval Academy lockdown, resulting in injuries and raising serious concerns about the growing threat of swatting incidents on campus.

2 Injured in U.S. Naval Academy Active Shooter Hoax

A hoax active shooter report triggered a Naval Academy lockdown, resulting in injuries and raising serious concerns about…

News September 15
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The suspected gunman, described as a 16-year-old male student, has succumbed to his self-inflicted injuries. Evergreen High School shooting, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Evergreen High School Shooting Suspect Frequented Website Popular with Other School Shooters

Authorities say the Evergreen High School shooter was radicalized by "some extremist network" and that he held White…

News September 15
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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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Pierce County officials say the 13-year-old hadn’t been enrolled in school for four years. school shooting plot, active shooter, student absenteeism, see something say something

Washington Teen Arrested for Plotting Mass Shooting at Pierce County School

Pierce County officials say the 13-year-old hadn’t been enrolled in school for four years.

News September 8
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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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UMass Lowell ordered those on campus to shelter in place amid reports of an armed person near an on-campus residence hall.

Update: Armed Male on UMass Lowell Campus Was a 12-Year-Old with Replica Gun

UMass Lowell had ordered those on campus to shelter in place amid reports of an armed person near…

News September 4
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A tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis claimed the lives of two children and left several injured. active shooter, active assailant

Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting Update: Number of Injured Increased to 21

The shooter reportedly was in the parking lot and shot through the Catholic school's stained-glass windows.

News September 2
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School Shooting Prevention, Response, Mitigation, and Recovery Resources for K-12 Campuses

The following recommended practices and related resources will help schools address the threat of active shooters as well…

Insights August 28
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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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Gloucester Township's new ordinance holds parents legally accountable for their children's disruptive behavior, following other jurisdictions that have punished parents when their children carry out school shootings. Minors and Parent Responsibility Ordinance, active shooters

New Jersey Ordinance Punishes Parents for Their Children’s Bad Behavior

Gloucester Township's new law holds parents legally accountable for their children's disruptive behavior, following other jurisdictions that have…

News August 21
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A deadly shooting at Integris Health Enid Hospital left both a public safety officer and gunman dead. Oklahoma hospital shooting, J.W. Bode, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

Oklahoma Hospital Shooting: Security Officer Fatally Shot at Integris Health Enid Hospital

A deadly shooting at Integris Health Enid Hospital left both a public safety officer and gunman dead.

News August 19
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