Misinterpreted Social Media Post Leads To Harassment Of Student
September 22, 2024 at 12:45 p.m.
A Warsaw Community Schools student was falsely accused and harassed Friday due to a misinterpreted social media post.
According to a news release Saturday from the Warsaw Police Department, on Thursday night the WPD and Warsaw Community Schools responded to a complaint that was determined to be unfounded and the investigation was concluded. The message was taken out of context and there was no danger, just a misunderstanding.
“Unfortunately, we are faced with the trend of school threats throughout the country and the nearly instant spread of unverified information on social media. As with this incident, the incorrect narrative continued to evolve after officials announced there was no peril,” the release states.
School safety is, and shall remain a priority, within the community, according to the release. WPD and WCS urges all students and parents to report suspicious activity; while also heeding the school and law enforcement statements.
A Warsaw Community Schools student was falsely accused and harassed Friday due to a misinterpreted social media post.
According to a news release Saturday from the Warsaw Police Department, on Thursday night the WPD and Warsaw Community Schools responded to a complaint that was determined to be unfounded and the investigation was concluded. The message was taken out of context and there was no danger, just a misunderstanding.
“Unfortunately, we are faced with the trend of school threats throughout the country and the nearly instant spread of unverified information on social media. As with this incident, the incorrect narrative continued to evolve after officials announced there was no peril,” the release states.
School safety is, and shall remain a priority, within the community, according to the release. WPD and WCS urges all students and parents to report suspicious activity; while also heeding the school and law enforcement statements.