(Des Moines) School districts learn of an anonymous, nationwide threat against schools shared on social media platforms. The general danger toward all U.S. schools declares Friday, Dec. 17, as “American School Shooting Day.” The posts warn about the possibility of nationwide shootings or bomb threats associated with this day.
School safety is a top priority for the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The Department is aware of this general threat. The Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center is working with law enforcement partners to assess and analyze open-source reporting for specific threats.
“At this time, we are not seeing any specific or credible threats towards any schools in Iowa, but we are continuing to monitor the situation diligently,” said Assistant Director of the Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, Pat Waymire. “No division within the Iowa Department of Public Safety has received any requests for assistance.”
Parents and guardians are encouraged to take this opportunity to talk with their students about the appropriate use of social media and the seriousness and resulting consequences of making any threat. If anyone sees something suspicious, please report it to local law enforcement.
