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News / Campus Safety
On May 6, 2026, the University of Oregon (UO) Police Department responded to a reported 'swatting' incident at the Student Recreation Center. A 'swatting' call is a hoax involving a false report of an emergency to provoke a large law enforc...
News / Public Safety
In recent days, a disturbing trend has emerged with multiple zoos and aquariums across the central United States becoming targets of 'swatting' incidents. These fake threats, often involving bomb scares or active shooter claims, have led to...
News / Public Safety
In early May 2026, a series of swatting incidents targeted multiple zoos and aquariums in the central United States, leading to temporary closures and heightened security measures. These fake threats prompted evacuations and significant res...
News / Public Safety
Reports of an active shooter at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach prompted a police investigation, which authorities now believe to be a possible swatting incident. Officers swept the hospital premises but found no evidence of a shooting.
Celebrity / News
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was the target of a swatting incident at his Bel Air, Los Angeles home, prompting a police response. This marks the second such incident at his residence in recent months, highlighting a disturbing trend affecti...
News / Crime
Kansas State University’s Manhattan campus was recently targeted in a swatting attack, a disturbing trend affecting colleges nationwide. This incident follows similar false active shooter reports at the University of Arkansas, Villanova Uni...
News / Crime
The crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo is under scrutiny for hosting a fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony, a teenager accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. Meanwhile, the Metcalf family has been repeatedly t...
Morris County / Local News
A recent swatting incident in Paramus, NJ, has led to the arrest of an East Hanover man, highlighting the serious consequences of false emergency reports.
News / US News
The FBI is investigating a surge in 'swatting' incidents, a dangerous prank where false claims are made to law enforcement to generate a large police response at a specific address. These incidents have recently targeted conservative media...
