Police, FBI officially deem Bethlehem threats hoax

Police, FBI officially deem Bethlehem threats hoax

Police and FBI have indicated there is no imminent safety issue related to series of phone threats. The FBI informed the school district they are investigating the recent series of phone threats against schools in the district as a "swatting" hoax.

Police and FBI have indicated there is no imminent safety issue related to series of phone threats.

The FBI informed the school district they are investigating the recent series of phone threats against schools in the district as a “swatting” hoax.

That is an act of reporting a false crime or emergency to produce an aggressive law enforcement response.

The calls were from outside the Capital Region, investigators said.

Schools will continue to have an increased police presence this week, according to Superintendent Jody Monroe.

After school activities, outdoor recess and physical education will resume, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17.