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Social Media School Threats - School Safety Division

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Below are some best practices for personnel receiving information regarding threats pertaining to NYC DOE schools or school communities:

  • Timely notifications are of the upmost importance; the sooner information is shared the sooner the threat can be investigated.
  • Upon receiving information of a threat, notifications must be made to the NYPD’s School Safety and NYPD Intelligence Division (see contact information below).
  • When providing information to the NYPD, the following information must be shared; if applicable, so that the threat can be investigated properly:
    • The name and contact information of the individual who became aware of/reported the threat
      • A cell phone number is always preferable so that investigators can speak with the reporter after school hours if the investigation warrants.

 

    • The person who became aware of/reported the threat a student, teacher, staff member etc.
    • If the person reporting the threat is a student, the name and contact information for that student’s parent/guardian.
    • If it is believed that a student made the threat and they are present in the school, that student’s parent/guardian should be notified and requested to come to the school.
    • The social media platform the threat is being posted on and, any hashtag being utilized.
      • When sharing a social media/email threat with the NYPD it is requested that the original post is forwarded if possible. The original post contains vital information to investigators
    • If it is known who posted the original threat, provide whether they are a student, teacher, staff member etc. and contact information as well as their parent/guardian’s contact information.
      • This information can assist investigators in ascertaining if the person making the threat has access to firearms.
    • Once the NYPD is notified of a threat the reporter should make themselves available to be interviewed either by phone or in person by the NYPD (including times outside school hours)
    • If it is believed that the threat is a result of bullying this must be reported to the NYPD.

Contact Information:

  • NYPD School Safety Division: 718-730-8575
  • NYPD Intelligence Division: 1-888-NYC SAFE or [email protected]