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Fairfield Police Increasing School Presence After TikTok Threat
Fairfield police are increasing their presence at school buildings after social media threats were made, threatening violence nationwide.
FAIRFIELD, CT —Fairfield Police said they are aware of posts on social media platforms such as TikTok regarding threats towards schools on Friday, Dec. 17.
There are no specific threats against any schools in Connecticut, including Fairfield, at this time, police said. The social media threats have been deemed not credible and are circulating nationwide, police said.
"However, given the worries that these types of threats naturally evoke, the Fairfield Police Department will increase its presence at schools in Fairfield tomorrow," police said in a news release. "In addition, we are closely monitoring social media. Chief Kalamaras has been in communication with Superintendent Cummings and First Selectwoman Kupchick to ensure any concerns are addressed and that our students, staff and residents are safe."
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"The Fairfield Police Department would like to stress once again that there is no evidence of any credible threats at this time," police added.
See also: School Threat Posts On TikTok Under Watch Of CT State Police
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