U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida announced on social media Thursday that an attempted swatting incident happened at his family home in Naples.According to Scott, he received a call from law enforcement Thursday morning about the attempt. Swatting is when a false emergency report is made to authorities meant to trigger a large law enforcement response and presence at that specific place.Scott said he was not home when it happened and that everyone is safe.According to the Naples Police Department, an attempted swatting email was received before 1 a.m. on Thursday. Officers said the email had language and threats that were consistent with swatting calls Scott had received previously. The police were able to get in contact with the Scott family and confirmed they were safe.Out of precaution, officers conducted a security sweep of the family’s home and confirmed everything was okay.In a Facebook post, Scott said:”This morning, I received a call from local law enforcement that there was another attempted swatting incident on my family’s home. I wasn’t home at the time and I thank God that everyone is safe, and I’m so grateful for the incredible efforts of the officers who responded. These attacks are disgusting and cruel acts that only seek to put law enforcement in harm’s way and instill fear in targets and communities — they must stop.”As law enforcement works to find the coward responsible for the attempt against my home, I’ll keep working to pass my Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act to ensure those responsible for these swatting incidents face severe consequences.”Police said the incident will be under further investigation.In December 2023, Scott’s Naples home was swatted, according to NPD.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.
NAPLES, Fla. —
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida announced on social media Thursday that an attempted swatting incident happened at his family home in Naples.
According to Scott, he received a call from law enforcement Thursday morning about the attempt. Swatting is when a false emergency report is made to authorities meant to trigger a large law enforcement response and presence at that specific place.
Scott said he was not home when it happened and that everyone is safe.
According to the Naples Police Department, an attempted swatting email was received before 1 a.m. on Thursday. Officers said the email had language and threats that were consistent with swatting calls Scott had received previously. The police were able to get in contact with the Scott family and confirmed they were safe.
Out of precaution, officers conducted a security sweep of the family’s home and confirmed everything was okay.
In a Facebook post, Scott said:
“This morning, I received a call from local law enforcement that there was another attempted swatting incident on my family’s home. I wasn’t home at the time and I thank God that everyone is safe, and I’m so grateful for the incredible efforts of the officers who responded. These attacks are disgusting and cruel acts that only seek to put law enforcement in harm’s way and instill fear in targets and communities — they must stop.
“As law enforcement works to find the coward responsible for the attempt against my home, I’ll keep working to pass my Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act to ensure those responsible for these swatting incidents face severe consequences.”
Police said the incident will be under further investigation.
In December 2023, Scott’s Naples home was swatted, according to NPD.
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.