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swatting, Norlin Library and Shelter-in-place

Shelter-in-place at University of Colorado's Norlin Library, lifted elsewhere, after "potential swatting incident"

The University of Colorado Boulder's campus has lifted a campus-wide shelter-in-place, although a shelter-in-place remains active at Norlin Library after what police are calling a "potential swatting incident.

KDVR-TV Denver on MSN · 2h

CU Boulder police investigate possible ‘swatting’ after reports of shots fired, shelter-in-place remains for Norlin Library

Police at the University of Colorado Boulder on Monday responded to what is now being investigated as a "potential swatting incident at Norlin Library." Police said there had been reports of shots fired at the library.

KAAL TV · 3h

Iowa State University police reports swatting incident on campus

The Iowa State University Police Department has reported a swatting incident took place on campus Monday morning.

swatting, USC and active shooter

Yahoo · 13h

What is swatting? Was there an active shooter at USC, Villanova? What to know about 'hoax'

Swatting incidents have occurred at Villanova and University of South Carolina in recent days. What is going on? What is swatting? What to know.

ABC Columbia · 2h

USC confirms swatting hoax led to active shooter alert, students describe “scary” experience

"You're really powerless. It definitely felt powerless to be sitting there, barricaded and you have no idea where your friends are and you have no idea what's going on," says student Tarun Ramkumar.

WRDW on MSN · 6h

Officials: USC was target of ‘swatting hoax’

The University of South Carolina says there was no evidence of a shooting after a call caused a shelter-in-place order Sunday evening.

WYFF News 4 on MSN1h

Students question accountability, social media influence after 'swatting hoax' at USC

STUDENTS AT USC ARE PROCESSING THE AFTERMATH OF THAT FAKE CALL ABOUT AN ACTIVE SHOOTER. JUST WEEKS INTO THE START OF THE NEW ...

Alarming rise in swatting calls made to college campuses

In the past week, six false shooting calls have happened at college campuses, including the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and Villanova. A swatting call that sticks out in Jackson’s mind is a ...

PolitiFact3d

Villanova University was targeted by ‘swatting.’ What is it, and how does it affect victims?

Swatting has become more mainstream since 2008 The Federal Protective Service, a law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security, defines swatting as "a malicious act that can ...

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Kansas State latest college hit with swatting hoax

K-State officials said the university was a target of a swatting attack that was intended to disrupt the Manhattan campus.

1hon MSN

K-State latest target in nationwide swatting incident

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas State University appears to be the latest target of swatting. The university said the attack tried to disrupt life on its Manhattan campus.

11hOpinion

After Villanova’s ‘cruel hoax,’ it’s time to treat swatting like the public safety threat it is

Swatting isn’t a prank. It’s a technology-enabled form of harassment that weaponizes 911 to terrorize targets, traumatize ...

KSNT Topeka on MSN4h

K-State hit by ‘swatting attack’ on first day of classes

Kansas State University was the target of a hoax emergency call Monday on the first day of class for students. Michelle ...

ABC17NEWS8h

MUPD says swatting calls waste time, resources

The University of Missouri Police Department said it has gotten false reports in the past, and it takes up time and wastes ...

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