"I did decide to remove my kids from the school on that day," Singer said. Some parents like Amanda Singer are playing it safe, taking their children out of school amid increased threats. No direct threat was made to the high school and the student, who police described as having "special needs," was not taken into custody.įorest Hills, Sycamore Schools and Little Miami School District are also adding an increased police presence as a result of the potential threat activity, with each district noting that there were no specific threats made to their districts. The Blanchester Local School District is adding increased police presence in advance of the day, but also in light of a gun being found in a student's locker at Blanchester High School Thursday morning. CPS said it encourages parents to talk to their kids about the consequences of such actions, which can include disciplinary action with the school, but also with law enforcement. The school district said it will be working directly with Cincinnati police for increased security presence at schools across the district, writing the challenge has not presented any specific threats. "We handle even rumored threats with utmost seriousness, which is why we're working with law enforcement to look into warnings about potential violence at schools even though we have not found evidence of such threats originating or spreading via TikTok," the app's communications team said on Twitter. WCPO has not been able to independently confirm the challenge, and TikTok announced Thursday it has not found evidence of threats originating on the app. CINCINNATI - An alleged TikTok challenge has prompted an increased police response at schools on Friday around the Tri-State and across the country.Ĭincinnati Public Schools issued a statement on its website Thursday, acknowledging a challenge encouraging students to make shooting, bomb or violence threats against schools on Friday, Dec.
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