Tik Tok School Threat Not Credible, Says Lawrence Police

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - The Lawrence Township Police Department is remaining vigilant after a disturbing new nationwide TikTok "challenge." This new trend encourages violence this Friday at schools around the country, but they did not name any specific targets.

"At this time, this information has been vetted through several law enforcement sources and there is no specific, credible threat to any of our schools," Police Chief Brian M. Caloiaro said.

Caloiaro said the police department is working with law enforcement partners at the Federal, state, county, and local levels to ensure all lines of communication are open and all relevant information is shared.

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"We have also been in contact with the Lawrence Township School District and Notre Dame High School regarding this matter," Caloiaro said.

The police chief said that the department will be giving "extra attention" to all schools in the community on Friday. On Dec. 2 Lawrence High School went into lockdown after a student was found with a loaded handgun. The police have remained extra vigilant since then.

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Police have asked students and community members to remain vigilant and report any threat or important information to law enforcement. All information should be given to school police officers or to the Lawrence Township Police Department at (609) 896-1111.

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