Swatting Calls Impacting New York State Schools

March 30, 2023: According to New York State Police, incidents of swatting are being reported throughout the state. All reports have been determined to be unfounded. Swatting, which is a crime, is a harassment technique that involves calling in an emergency police response against innocent targets.
 
Our district’s priority today and always is the safety of our staff and students. We are in constant communication with our school resource officers and local law enforcement. Additionally, we are communicating with state police regarding these statewide threats. As a precaution, families may notice an increased police presence at schools following these unfounded threats.
 
We strive to work collaboratively with our communities to keep everyone safe. I would like to remind our students, staff and families that if you see anything out of the ordinary in or around our school buildings please inform us. This is an important way that can help keep our communities safe.