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School Threats Surge Across Utah | Salt Lake City News
A sticky note warning of a “bomb” at American Fork High School triggered a full evacuation — and it’s not an isolated case. Utah schools saw a shocking surge in serious threats, jumping from 143 in 2023-24 to 537 in 2025-26. Even hoaxes cause real harm: fear, learning disruptions, and wasted police resources. Investigators now trace many threats to outsiders — even overseas — as digital footprints become harder to hide. New tactics like swatting and AI-generated threats are emerging, forcing dispatchers to treat every call seriously. Law enforcement’s heavy response may seem overkill, but…
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