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M.B. Mack

Florida Sheriff Goes Off on Parents of 'Little Bastards' Behind Hoax School Threats: 'Do Your Job'

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood speaking at news conference. (Credit: TikTok/fox35newsorlando)

A sheriff from Florida warned parents during a news conference on Friday to do their job or else they can expect officers to "come after" anyone whose kids threaten to do any harm at school.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood made this announcement to avoid his department from wasting unnecessary time and resources on investigating false threats at school from students. Chitwood gave the warning alongside Volusia Public Schools officials and said his department had received 54 threats through the Fortify Florida app in under 24 hours.

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