Bomb threat ‘swatting’ email prompts increased police presence at Southwest Florida schools

The School District of Lee County responded to a possible bomb threat as part of a “swatting” email on Tuesday night. According to an email sent out by the school district, it was made aware of a possible bomb threat against multiple Lee County schools. The threat was part of a “swatting” email sent to school districts across Florida.”Swatting” is when a fake threat is called in to emergency services in order to provoke a large police response at a certain location.The school district said it does not believe the threat to be credible, but that law enforcement is aware of the threat and is actively investigating.The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols in and around Lee County schools, as well as at school functions.LCSO said its School Threat Enforcement Detectives investigated the threat throughout the night. “We want to assure you that the safety and security of our schools remains our top priority,” Lee County Schools said. “We are actively implementing all necessary protocols to ensure the protection of our educational environments.”The Glades County School District also responded to the threat, saying it was aware of the possible threat, but it is not believed to be credible.Glades County Schools will also see an increased law enforcement presence on Wednesday to ensure the safety of students and staff.The Cape Coral Police Department, the Citrus County School District, the Fort Myers Police Department and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office have all confirmed they are aware of the threat and are taking precautions to ensure student and staff safety.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. —

The School District of Lee County responded to a possible bomb threat as part of a “swatting” email on Tuesday night.

According to an email sent out by the school district, it was made aware of a possible bomb threat against multiple Lee County schools. The threat was part of a “swatting” email sent to school districts across Florida.

“Swatting” is when a fake threat is called in to emergency services in order to provoke a large police response at a certain location.

The school district said it does not believe the threat to be credible, but that law enforcement is aware of the threat and is actively investigating.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols in and around Lee County schools, as well as at school functions.

LCSO said its School Threat Enforcement Detectives investigated the threat throughout the night.

“We want to assure you that the safety and security of our schools remains our top priority,” Lee County Schools said. “We are actively implementing all necessary protocols to ensure the protection of our educational environments.”

The Glades County School District also responded to the threat, saying it was aware of the possible threat, but it is not believed to be credible.

Glades County Schools will also see an increased law enforcement presence on Wednesday to ensure the safety of students and staff.

The Cape Coral Police Department, the Citrus County School District, the Fort Myers Police Department and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office have all confirmed they are aware of the threat and are taking precautions to ensure student and staff safety.

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