Anonymous threat to shoot Westwood High, Mesa AZ
WeaponsDispatch audio of officers discussing an anonymous call that threatened to shoot Westwood High School. Responders decide to treat it as a swatting incident, set a visible police perimeter around the campus, check the front office, and notify nearby schools. A location near Space Line Road was also mentioned.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Central Patrol District
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Transcript:
I'll be en route. Copy. I saw Westwood traffic getting ready to respond. You can send me that way. It looks like a call coming in for Westwood High School. Is that the same as Skyline? Skyline had an anonymous call saying someone would be shooting up the school; no further details. Let's follow suit and put a high-profile perimeter around the school. Have officers at the front office and make sure staff are safe. Treat these as swatting incidents for now. (name withheld) asked for units to respond to Westwood. Location given near Space Line Road, unit (number withheld). Notify other nearby schools. Possible same swatting group.
I'll be en route. Copy. I saw Westwood traffic getting ready to respond. You can send me that way. It looks like a call coming in for Westwood High School. Is that the same as Skyline? Skyline had an anonymous call saying someone would be shooting up the school; no further details. Let's follow suit and put a high-profile perimeter around the school. Have officers at the front office and make sure staff are safe. Treat these as swatting incidents for now. (name withheld) asked for units to respond to Westwood. Location given near Space Line Road, unit (number withheld). Notify other nearby schools. Possible same swatting group.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201
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