swatting
The increasing trend of “swatting,” faking dangerous crimes that cause police to respond with force to the victim’s home, has become a popular tactic in Illinois. Criminologist Currie Myers said these crimes are acts of domestic terrorism that put the lives of both victims and law enforcement in harm’s way. “Swatting is extremely dangerous. Somebody…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Police reported Wednesday that local law enforcement in 19 counties, totaling 21 calls, received threats directed towards schools. One of those schools was in Pittsfield. Responders reported not located any actual threats as a result of these calls. The ISP Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center has no information concerning credible…
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