School Terror Scam: Why a ‘Swatting’ Hoax Triggered a Massive Police Response and Lockdown at Paramus High School
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Paramus NJ, experienced a terrifying but thankfully false alarm this morning following a confirmed “swatting” incident targeting the high school. Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza and the Paramus Police Department quickly confirmed that the large-scale emergency response was due to a hoax, intended to trigger panic and a massive deployment of law enforcement resources.
Swift Response to a Fictitious Threat
The Paramus Police Department mobilized its specialized units immediately upon receiving the false report, underscoring the severity with which such calls must be treated. The response involved:
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Emergency Services Unit (ESU)
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Patrol Units
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Drone Unit
Both East Brook Middle School and Paramus High School were placed under lockdown procedures as a precautionary measure while police assessed the situation. Once on the scene, law enforcement was able to confirm that the report was a “swatting” call and that there was no actual threat to students, staff, or the community.
Hunt for the Hoaxer: Detectives On the Case
Mayor DiPiazza confirmed that detectives are now actively working to identify the source of the malicious call. Swatting is not a harmless prank; it is a serious, dangerous, and often costly federal crime.
Understanding “Swatting”
A swatting call is generally defined as:
A false emergency report—usually involving claims of a serious, violent situation such as an active shooter or a hostage situation—made with the intent to trigger a heavy police response, often including a SWAT team or emergency units.
These calls divert critical, life-saving resources away from genuine emergencies and pose extreme risks to the community and the law enforcement officers who respond to the scene.
The Paramus Police Department and Mayor DiPiazza expressed gratitude for the rapid, professional response of the officers and staff who ensured the safety of the schools during the intense situation. The community can be assured that every resource is being dedicated to finding and prosecuting the individual responsible for this malicious act.
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If and when found, the person (or people) responsible should spend a DECADE in prison (with no possibility of parole). That’s a way to stop this…