MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2023
Contact: Kelsey Winnett, Public Information Officer
Meridian Police Aware of Statewide Fake Active Shooter Calls
MERIDIAN- The Meridian Police Department has been made aware of multiple “active shooter” calls which have been reported across the State of Idaho. These calls have all been identified as hoaxes.
Calls consist of a pre-recorded message from the same phone number claiming there is an active shooter at the school. These same calls have been made in schools outside of the state and have been happening for the past few months.
While Meridian schools have not yet been impacted, the Meridian Police Department has increased school resource officer (SRO) presence at our schools. If a call comes in, it will be investigated quickly by having officers already on scene.
If you have any information regarding these false “active shooter” calls, please contact the Meridian Police Department at 208-846-7300 or
[email protected].
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 143 police officers and 43 non-sworn staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
