'A horrible hoax': School swatting takes phony threats to a new, emotional, costly level

Dundee Crown High School is the latest victim of a school swatting -- a trend that last year saw more than 100 incidents nationwide. Swatting calls strain services and take an emotional toll on students, staff members, parents and first responders.

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