Three phone threats directed at Bethlehem schools within 24 hours

There is an increased presence at Bethlehem High School on Friday after Bethlehem Police received three threatening phone calls within the last 24 hours.

Police received two anonymous calls on Wednesday. One directed violence at the high school and one did not target any specific school. Local police and the FBI have determined that they appear to be a “swatting” hoax.

The district received a third call on Thursday, Oct.2 around 5 p.m.

Bethlehem has been targeted by threatening calls since the start of the school year. They have been deemed to be swatting, according to police.