NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Fake emergency calls are made every year, many of which cause large police responses that can endanger both officers and civilians. It’s such a large problem that it even has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (KTAL/KMSS) — Swatting is a dangerous and malicious act that is becoming more and more common in society, but what is it, and what ...

Hospitals face rise swatting calls, increasing security risks and costs; learn key facts and recommended staff training to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An increase in bomb threats and swatting across the country — hitting everything from zoos to schools to retail stores — can be ...

Several Tennessee schools fell victim to swatting on May 11, an alarmist cybercrime tactic the FBI says is increasing across the country. More than half a dozen schools in the greater Nashville area ...

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The iconic Fairhope Pier was the target of a bomb threat on Sunday night. Fairhope Police say it was a "swatting" call. "Swatting is when a person makes a call to 911 or ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A U.S. congressman from Tennessee has introduced a bill to crack down on swatting. Rep. David Kustoff (R, TN-8) introduced the “Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Two schools in Mid-Michigan have been the target of three swatting calls in the past week. East Lansing High School faced a bomb threat and an active shooter threat, while ...

A series of swatting calls targeting schools across Connecticut is creating anxiety for families and forcing police departments to devote significant resources to emergency responses. The threats ...

The FBI reports that swatting and bomb hoaxes have increased, evolving into a significant national security concern. These threats aim for psychological impact, creating fear and disruption rather ...