‘Swatting’ calls spark panic, fear, massive police responses. Can California finally crack down?
Calls have triggered huge deployments of law enforcement and caused panic at schools, churches and other institutions. But ...
California lawmakers seek tougher penalties for "swatting" calls
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls ...
False report of shooter at Claremont college is SoCal’s second ‘swatting’ call in 48 hours
A false call for an armed shooter triggered a massive police response at Clarement McKenna College; L.A.'s second 'swatting' ...
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Claremont McKenna College temporarily placed on lockdown for swatting call
The Claremont McKenna College campus was placed ... At around 8 p.m., officers said that the incident was believed to be a "swatting call," meaning it was someone knowingly making a false claim ...
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As hoax 911 calls surge, California lawmakers push for 'swatting' crackdown
"Swatting calls and hoax threats are a daily occurrence ... Department's goal to file charges against the perpetrator of the Claremont McKenna College call, but there are several challenges.
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Rise in swatting calls triggers lockdowns across SoCal
A series of swatting calls across Los Angeles and San Bernardino County have triggered multiple lockdowns, including at Claremont McKenna College and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
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‘Swatting’ call locks down campus of Southern California college
Students and faculty at Claremont McKenna College on Thursday ... only to learn hours later that the report originated from “swatting call,” the second such large illegal incident in Southern ...
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'No active threat' found after report of possible gunman at Claremont McKenna College
CLAREMONT, Calif. (KABC) -- A shelter in place order was lifted at Claremont McKenna College after a report of a possible shooter on the campus was determined to be a swatting call, officials said.