(KNSI) — The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Minnesota Fusion Center says it is aware of eight hoax school shooting calls made to Minnesota 911 call centers over the past two days.
Authorities say all the calls appeared to have come from the same individual who used Voice Over IP. VoIP allows users to make calls via the internet versus a traditional analog phone line. The center sent an alert to law enforcement across Minnesota to raise awareness about the calls.
Last year, Minnesota saw 27 hoax school shooting calls, including 17 in September 2022. Those calls impacted local districts. To date, none has been found to be legitimate; however, law enforcement must still treat each incident seriously.
According to a press release, the BCA implemented a statewide method for reporting threats of school violence in the state in 2021. Students, parents, and school professionals can use the See It, Say It, Send It app to send a tip to the BCA using their cell phones or other mobile devices. The BCA will notify local law enforcement and assist as needed with the response to criminal activity.
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