BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department issued a community advisory regarding the social media trend known as the “Cat N The Hat.”
In a social media post, it said the trend has been associated with swatting-style threats targeting schools.
“In Bakersfield, there are reports of this trend occurring at some of our schools,” said in the post. “To date, all threats associated with this trend have been assessed as non-credible.”
Police said community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any credible threats, suspicious activity, or emerging online trends that may present a risk to schools, students, or the public…