Tift schools’ social media threat
Tifton Police and school officials react to online aggression
TIFTON, GA – The Tifton Police Department and Tift Schools are aware of a Snapchat threat posted last night on social media and reshared throughout the area.
Tifton Police Officers and Tift School System Security Officers started working together immediately after receiving notice of the threat to track it and put a plan in place to protect our kids.
Out of an abundance of caution, the Tifton Police Department, along with other local and state law enforcement agencies have increased patrols and security at all of our schools.
Tifton Police Officers did interview a subject and our investigators are following up on information received and following leads to track down the source of this social media post.
We have sought outside assistance tracking the source of this social media account and following leads and conducting interviews.
Anyone having information leading to the source of the social media post can call Tifton Police Department at 229-382-3132 or leave a message with the Tifton Police Department Tip Line at 229-391-3991.