Due to an uptick of hoax threats in recent months, FBI Springfield is reminding the public of the consequences of making a hoax threat against a school or other public place.
These threats—often issued via text message, phone calls,
email, or posted on social media—are taken very seriously.
The FBI Springfield field office notes that it works closely with the community’s local law enforcement partners to fully analyze and investigate all threats to determine credibility.
Hoax threats can have devastating consequences, both for the public and for the perpetrators; there is also a significant societal cost.
Law enforcement agencies have limited resources, and responding to a hoax threat diverts officers and costs taxpayers.
