Hall County, GA – Hall County officials have launched a new video project aimed at stopping fake school threats before they start. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Hall County School District partnered to produce “Making School Threats: The Dangers and Consequences of Hoax Threats Against a School.”
According to Sheriff Gerald Couch, the initiative is meant to reach students who might think of making a threat “as a joke” and show them the serious, lasting effects of those actions. “We want students, teachers and parents who see something suspicious to have the courage to report their concerns,” Couch said.
The release of the video follows an incident last week in which a local student allegedly made threats that were quickly reported to administrators. That student was later arrested, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Superintendent Will Schofield said the video underscores how threats—real or imagined—cause fear, interrupt learning and carry serious consequences. “We’re thankful to the Sheriff’s Office for helping us share that message and protect our schools,” Schofield said.
The nine-minute video features commentary from law enforcement, school leaders and court officials, with local students participating in the project. Officials hope schools across Georgia will use it as a classroom resource to promote safety discussions.
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