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This week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a short lockdown is caused by a swatting call
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Parkland, Florida – On Thursday afternoon, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School experienced a brief lockdown due to a “swatting” report.
Principal Michelle Kefford stated in a phone message that Coral Springs Police had received the call just after the school day finished, just before 3 p.m.
When the call—later discovered to be a hoax—falsely reported an emergency on campus, law enforcement responded right away.
According to her, the school was put on lockdown as a precaution while the police conducted their investigation.
After roughly ten minutes, the lockdown was removed, and Kefford stated that the school was not in danger.
Making bogus emergency reports in order to get special police units to respond is known as “swatting,” and it has become an increasing problem across the country.
According to CNN, the FBI has been keeping an eye on it for almost 20 years.
According to experts, these bogus calls not only cause disruptions in communities but also take important emergency resources away from actual crises.
The origin of the call to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is being looked at by authorities.
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