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Substitute Teacher Triggers False School Alarms | Mesa News
A 58-year-old substitute teacher in Louisiana’s Caddo Parish has been arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at five schools, sparking panic and security lockdowns across the district. Using the school’s emergency system, she reportedly sent out the alerts while not even assigned to any school. Now facing five counts of menacing, Barfield is no longer employed by the district. Authorities are still investigating her motive, but the incident has raised serious concerns about safety, resource strain, and the psychological toll on students and staff. Listen in…
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