‘Swatting’ incidents prompt lockdowns and police responses as students return for classes.

The two incidents occurred just days after there were shooting scares at both Villanova and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Aug. 21.

Active shooter reports recently hit the University of Tennessee, Villanova University, the University of South Carolina, and the University of Arkansas.

On Monday alone, law enforcement responded to calls claiming there were active shooters at Arkansas, Northern Arizona University, Iowa State, Kansas State, Colorado University and…

Nearly a dozen universities have been targeted by hoax threats since classes began for the new semester.

‘Swatting’ incidents prompt lockdowns and police responses as students return for classes.

‘Swatting’ incidents prompt lockdowns and police responses as students return for classes.

Bureau to seek those responsible for ‘swatting’ calls that are draining police resources and spreading fear among students and parents