UPDATE: Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.
After several school threats have been reported throughout the area, Kentucky State Police announced on Thursday that it's assisting in the investigations.
"Kentucky State Police thoroughly investigates all reported threats of school violence regardless of context or intent," a release from KSP read. "KSP collaborates with local law enforcement officers and school administration personnel to provide a safe environment for students to focus on furthering their education while in school."
KSP asked parents to talk with their children about the "dangers and consequences of posting threatening messages on social media or online." Further, officials noted that any information regarding social media threats need to be reported to an adult.
KSP noted that false reports can lead to "unnecessary fear and confusion."
According to the Kentucky Revised Statute, threats of violence against a school are first-degree terroristic threatening, a Class C Felony, which can carry a punishment of 5-10 years in prison.
Original Story:
A social media threat caused a school closure and increased police presence on several Kentucky campuses on Monday morning.
On Sunday, Marion County Public Schools posted on Facebook that they were made aware of "threats of violence" toward the school district and "out of an abundance of caution, school was canceled on Sept. 9 in Marion County."
Boyle County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a threat that they say was made on Snapchat.
The BCSO says there will be an increased law enforcement presence at Boyle County Schools and Danville Independent Schools.
Additionally, the Elizabethtown Police Department says they were notified of a social media post that had "referenced a threat against students and staff at TK Stone Middle School."
EPD reports that the threat has been determined to be "non-credible."
At this time, it is unknown whether the threats are connected in anyway.
