Apparent “Swatting” call triggers Law Enforcement response in Fremont County

Thwarting Swatting at Attractions

It can be an attraction operator’s worst nightmare: a threat prompting a high-profile response by the SWAT Team (Special Weapons And Tactics), that evacuates families, confuses employees, closes an attraction, results in lost revenue, and often guarantees negative headlines.

Apparent “Swatting” call triggers Law Enforcement response in Fremont County

(Sidney, IA) – Officials with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Thursday evening, said the Page County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call Thursday reporting a possible active assault involving firearms. Based on initial call tracking, the origin of the call was associated with a address in Sidney, in Fremont County. In response to the reported threat, law enforcement immediately deployed to the area and established a temporary, preca…