Orange County deputies launch new unit to track, stop school threats

The Brief

  • Orange County has launched a specialized threat assessment unit ahead of the new school year.
  • The team investigates threats, partners with schools and connects people in crisis to resources.
  • Officials say community reporting remains key to preventing violence.

ORLANDO, Fla. With the start of the school year approaching, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a specialized unit to investigate and prevent threats, including those targeting local schools.

What we know:

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has created a Threat Assessment Threat Management Unit to investigate and prevent threats, particularly those involving local schools.

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