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Officials warn students threats against schools can mean arrest and prison time
Summary
A recorded announcement warned students that threats to schools, staff or other students can trigger arrest, expulsion and criminal penalties — including possible detention until age 20 and up to 15 years in prison — and urged people to report concerns to adults or law enforcement.
A recorded announcement told students that making threats against schools, staff or other students can lead to arrest, expulsion and serious criminal penalties, officials said.
The message, delivered by a presenter and an agency official, said schools and law enforcement treat threats seriously and will pursue charges. "Making a school threat is no joking matter," the agency official said. "You need to understand if you make threats toward a school, you will be arrested." (Agency official (CPSO))
The announcement gave specific timelines and penalties. An agency official said someone arrested for making a school threat "may find yourself in a courtroom within just 3 days." The official added that a detained juvenile could remain in custody "until your 20 birthday" and that those 17 or older "could face up to 15 years behind bars along with hefty fines that could amount to thousands of dollars." (Agency official)
The presenter framed the message as a safety and community issue, saying it is important for "students, teachers, and staff to feel safe while at school" and asking listeners to consider how threats affect others and their own futures.
The announcement closed with a call to action: if people "see or hear something that concerns you, say something," and report suspicious activity to a trusted adult, teacher, or law enforcement to help keep campuses safe. (Agency official (CPSO))
No specific statutes, schools or districts were named in the announcement, and the message did not record any formal vote or policy action. The recording served as a public safety advisory stressing that threats may carry both disciplinary and criminal consequences.
