Authorities assessing multiple 'false' threats against Santa Clarita schools
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Sheriff's officials say they have investigated "multiple false threats against local schools'' in the wake of Thursday's fatal shooting at Saugus High School.
Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station and School Resource Deputies say they are investigating and conducting threat assessments on all social media threats against local schools which have been circulating on the internet. Officials say they were made aware of some threats by concerned residents and parents.
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Investigators say they have not identified or found any credible threats.
“This includes the vague post which referred to the date of 11/18. The threat assessments consist of investigative methods to track down the origin of posted online threats. Additionally researching the individual Web, and social media addresses, Detectives and School Resource Deputies conduct interviews of any person connected to the threat, and if necessary, conduct location searches in an attempt to gather as much information as possible to determine the validity of the potential threatening information presented.” the department said in a release.
Schools across Santa Clarita will have additional law enforcement personnel on campus as well as counseling for students. The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced that Saugus High School will remain closed until Dec. 2. However, all other schools in the district will reopen Monday and follow regularly scheduled classes.
CNS contributed to this report