🚨Hoax threats in schools are on the rise, causing panic and disruption.
🔍Law enforcement agencies are working to investigate and track down the source of these threats.
📞Hoax threats can come in the form of phone calls, text messages, or social media posts.
🚀False threats put schools on high alert and can result in lockdowns and wasted instructional time.
⚖️Making hoax threats is a federal crime and can have severe legal consequences.
How do hoax threats affect schools?
—Hoax threats cause panic, disruptions, and loss of instructional time for schools.
What steps are law enforcement agencies taking to address these threats?
—Law enforcement agencies are working to investigate and track down the source of hoax threats.
What are some common forms of hoax threats?
—Hoax threats can come in the form of phone calls, text messages, or social media posts.
Are hoax threats taken seriously by schools?
—Yes, schools treat all threats as real until proven otherwise to ensure the safety of students and staff.
What are the legal consequences of making a hoax threat?
—Making a hoax threat is a federal crime and can result in severe legal penalties.
00:00A high school is placed under a code red lockdown due to a threat.
00:40Hoax threats in schools are not a new issue and have been occurring for some time.
01:43Hoax threats disrupt the entire community and put schools on high alert.
02:19Local law enforcement works with schools to investigate each threat.
02:49Hoax threats are often not made by local citizens and can come from national or international sources.
