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jdtomchick t1_je5qqdo wrote

This was reported at multiple schools across the state, at least all the way to central pa. Seems like a widespread hoax

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dehehn t1_je6559q wrote

Such a shitty thing to do.

I was doing wedding prep today and our florist came out of the backroom crying after taking a call. She had heard the active shooter reports and had to leave to go pick up her kid.

Even if it was a false alarm it terrified everyone involved. So some asshole can have some lolz.

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gruhfuss t1_je9leps wrote

>have some lolz

Could be, probably. But something like this can also reduce subsequent response times or spread unneeded responses out to false alarms and provide inadequate support at an actual event.

It’s becoming so easy to spoof things like this, it seems foolish to think a particularly meticulous shooter wouldn’t consider it leading up to planned attacks.

I know it sounds like more suburban dad fear mongering, but really it goes to show that the focus of improving “crisis event responses” is insufficient as opposed to solutions to root causes. And I mean actual root causes beyond just “common sense” gun control too - mental health coverage, improving home life through universal SE supports, and diversion programs to give more kids a spark to pursue.

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dehehn t1_jecbib9 wrote

Shit. That will probably happen. Swat three places and attack somewhere else...

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CARLEtheCamry t1_je6dllf wrote

It was done stupidly too. For Hopewell, the call went to Aliquippa PD. The post office is in Aliquippa so the school has Aliquippa in the mailing address - even though we have our own police force. HQ right next to the Jr. High none the less.

No one actually from Hopewell would have made that mistake. Whoever did this just googled it and guessed.

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AKim2719 t1_je5uxbs wrote

Yes. Most schools in Cambria County were on lockdown until 11:30 a.m.

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moonwish22 t1_je76mz4 wrote

Yes, it was multiple school districts across the state. All the schools near me were on lock down. Including the one my 5 year old attends. It was a widespread hoax. The message to police was an automated message sent out around 9 AM for all the schools effected. It’s being investigated by FBI now.

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