A reported threat at Grand Valley State University is one of multiple recent false emergency incidents in Michigan that law enforcement officials say are consistent with swatting-style activity.
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Threat Deemed Not Credible, No Alert Issued
Grand Valley State University’s Department of Public Safety received an email threat Thursday, April 16, directed at the campus community. Officials later determined the threat was not credible and said there was no need to change operations or issue an emergency alert.
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University police searched a building mentioned in the report as a precaution and confirmed there was no danger. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies were also notified. Officials said there is no ongoing threat.
Incident Consistent With Swatting-Style Activity, Officials Say
The university said it relies on its official alert system to notify students and staff during credible emergencies and urged people to follow official channels for information during an incident…