Threats to Schools Are Taken Seriously - And We Will Respond
Apr 22, 2026 04:40PM ● By Placer County Office of Education and Placer County Sheriff News Release
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ROCKLIN, CA (MPG) - Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica and Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo issued the following joint statement regarding recent threats to Placer County schools.
"In recent weeks, several schools in Placer County have received threatening phone calls. We want to be clear: threats against schools are serious, disruptive and will always be treated as real.
These threats do more than interrupt a school day. They take valuable time away from teaching and learning, disrupt classrooms, and create fear and anxiety for students, families and staff. Every threat forces schools and law enforcement to shift focus from education to emergency response, and that impact is felt across our entire community.
Any threat against our schools will always be treated as real and urgent until proven otherwise. We will never assume a threat is a hoax because student safety is too important to take that risk. When a threat is reported, law enforcement and school officials respond immediately. Campuses follow established safety procedures, and investigators work quickly to identify the source and assess the situation.
We also want our community to understand that recent threats investigated in Placer County are consistent with a broader pattern occurring across the country. Similar threats have been reported nationwide and are believed to be linked to bad actors targeting schools across the United States. These incidents are being taken seriously at every level, and the FBI is actively investigating.
Making a threat against a school—whether by phone, online, or by any other means—is not a joke. It is a crime. Individuals who make threats may face arrest and serious legal consequences. Law enforcement agencies have the tools and partnerships needed to identify those responsible, and those responsible will be held accountable.
We understand that situations like this can cause fear and anxiety for students and families. That reaction is real and understandable. Families should know that schools across Placer County have strong safety plans in place, and staff regularly train with law enforcement to respond quickly and effectively when concerns arise. These plans exist for moments like this, and they are followed with care and urgency.
The safety of our students, staff and families is non-negotiable. Threats against schools will always be taken seriously. We will always respond. And we will always put the safety of students and staff first."
About Placer County Office of Education
Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) serves nearly 75,000 students in sixteen individual school districts across Placer County. In order to serve the students of Placer County, PCOE provides an array of programs and services to meet student needs. This task is accomplished by providing high-quality specialized programs for students; recruiting, retaining and developing highly qualified staff; and monitoring fiscal accountability and expenditures of our tax dollars. For more information, visit www.placercoe.org.
ROCKLIN, CA (MPG) - Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica and Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo issued the following joint statement regarding recent threats to Placer County schools.
"In recent weeks, several schools in Placer County have received threatening phone calls. We want to be clear: threats against schools are serious, disruptive and will always be treated as real.
These threats do more than interrupt a school day. They take valuable time away from teaching and learning, disrupt classrooms, and create fear and anxiety for students, families and staff. Every threat forces schools and law enforcement to shift focus from education to emergency response, and that impact is felt across our entire community.
Any threat against our schools will always be treated as real and urgent until proven otherwise. We will never assume a threat is a hoax because student safety is too important to take that risk. When a threat is reported, law enforcement and school officials respond immediately. Campuses follow established safety procedures, and investigators work quickly to identify the source and assess the situation.
We also want our community to understand that recent threats investigated in Placer County are consistent with a broader pattern occurring across the country. Similar threats have been reported nationwide and are believed to be linked to bad actors targeting schools across the United States. These incidents are being taken seriously at every level, and the FBI is actively investigating.
Making a threat against a school—whether by phone, online, or by any other means—is not a joke. It is a crime. Individuals who make threats may face arrest and serious legal consequences. Law enforcement agencies have the tools and partnerships needed to identify those responsible, and those responsible will be held accountable.
We understand that situations like this can cause fear and anxiety for students and families. That reaction is real and understandable. Families should know that schools across Placer County have strong safety plans in place, and staff regularly train with law enforcement to respond quickly and effectively when concerns arise. These plans exist for moments like this, and they are followed with care and urgency.
The safety of our students, staff and families is non-negotiable. Threats against schools will always be taken seriously. We will always respond. And we will always put the safety of students and staff first."
About Placer County Office of Education
Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) serves nearly 75,000 students in sixteen individual school districts across Placer County. In order to serve the students of Placer County, PCOE provides an array of programs and services to meet student needs. This task is accomplished by providing high-quality specialized programs for students; recruiting, retaining and developing highly qualified staff; and monitoring fiscal accountability and expenditures of our tax dollars. For more information, visit www.placercoe.org.
