Swatting in Higher Education & K-12:
Lessons from UTC, Ladue, and the Rising Wave of Campus Hoaxes

Live Virtual Event

Swatting in Higher Education & K-12: the Rising Wave of Campus Hoaxes

Swatting—the deliberate act of making false emergency reports to provoke a massive law enforcement response—has rapidly evolved into one of the most disruptive threats facing both universities and K-12 schools. From fake active shooter calls to bomb threats, these hoaxes exploit the reality of gun violence in America to create chaos, fear, and trauma.

This webinar, designed for chiefs of police, campus safety leaders, and school district officials, will explore:

• The anatomy of a swatting attack—how hoaxes are scripted to maximize panic and drain resources.
• Operational and financial impact—multi-agency responses, diverted resources, and community trauma.
• Case studies: UTC (Higher Ed) & Ladue (K-12)—real-world lessons from both a university and a school district perspective.
• Technology and verification—emerging tools to help distinguish false reports from genuine threats.
• Building resilience—practical strategies for law enforcement partnerships, staff training, and community recovery.

Participants will leave with actionable insights to strengthen preparedness and response plans, ensuring that when the next call comes in—whether real or fake—their institutions are ready.