Crime & Safety
Police: 'No Credible Threat' To Hoboken Schools From TikTok Trend
Rumors making their way around the region about a threat to schools have prompted officials in many NJ towns to respond.
HOBOKEN, NJ — Despite rumors making the rounds on TikTok and other social media nationwide about threats to schools on Friday, no "credible threat" has been received in Hoboken, the police said Thursday, using language used by other law enforcement officials in response.
However, the police said, they'll beef up patrols:
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(1/2) The Hoboken Police Department is aware of threats being made on social media sites, in particular, TikTok and Snapchat, warning of nationwide school shootings on Friday, December 17th. There is no credible threat at this time to Hoboken or any of our schools.
— Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) December 16, 2021
(2/2) The Hoboken Police Department is increasing patrols in the area of every school within our city to make our school community as safe as possible.@HobokenSchools @holahoboken @stevenscoop @ASEDSHoboken
— Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) December 16, 2021
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