Bradley, IL – Bradley police say schools in Kankakee County were placed under increased security Monday morning after threatening calls believed to be AI-generated targeted local campuses.
According to a release from the Bradley Police Department, Kan-Comm dispatchers received a pair of calls around 4:30 a.m. on Monday. The caller allegedly made threats against a Kankakee school and Bradley East Elementary School. Dispatchers were told the individual claimed they were being forced to make the threats before hanging up.
Police said the calls appeared incoherent at times, and investigators determined the threats were likely made using AI robo-calling technology. While authorities believe the messages were not credible, officers increased patrols around the affected schools as a precaution. Bradley School District 61 officials were also alerted, and parents were notified of the situation.
Bradley Police emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing as they work to identify the source of the calls, which they suspect originated from out of state.
Authorities said the additional police presence at schools would continue until the investigation confirms there is no risk to students or staff.
This case follows a growing national trend of AI-assisted scams and threats reported to law enforcement, raising concerns about the misuse of technology to disrupt schools and public safety systems.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bradley Police or Kan-Comm.
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