Penn College of Technology Responds to Swatting Incident The Pennsylvania College of Technology (PCT) confirmed it was the target of a swatting call early Tuesday, March 23, prompting a swift emergency response from law enforcement. Around 8:30 a.m., authorities received a report alleging an active shooter was present in the campus’ Keystone Dining Hall. Multiple police units arrived on scene and conducted a thorough search of the campus, including the Workforce Development building, where students had taken shelter. According to officials, no actual threat was found, and the situation was later determined to be a prank call. PCT officials issued a statement clarifying the incident: “The College police and emergency personnel responded quickly. We immediately locked down campus and sheltered in place. No threats were found and additional campus areas were cleared. The 911 recording is thoroughly being investigated. It was confirmed that our campus was victim to a ‘swatting’ or prank call. Once confirmed, the shelter-in-place order was lifted. Classes were canceled for the day; campus remains open.” The statement also thanked emergency responders for their prompt action and acknowledged the community’s cooperation. The incident highlights a growing trend of hoax calls targeting educational institutions in the region. Law enforcement agencies, including Williamsport police, are investigating a recent social media post that allegedly threatened violence. The Pennsylvania Attorney General noted a statewide increase in such incidents, attributing the rise to the widespread sharing and reporting of false threats on social media platforms. This is not the first time a similar event has occurred at a local college.#social_media #pennsylvania_college_of_technology #williamsport_police #pennsylvania_attorney_general #bucknell_university
