PITTSBURGH (WV News) — The FBI Pittsburgh Field Office issued a back-to-school reminder Thursday that making hoax threats is a serious criminal offense with lasting consequences. Whether threats are spoken, written, posted online, or shared on social media, they are considered a state and federal crime.

The FBI doesn't take chances with threats, regardless of the intent. According to Kevin Rojek, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Pittsburgh, hoax threats divert critical public safety resources, disrupt classes, and can leave students and parents terrified. He also stated, "If the FBI and our law enforcement partners determine you are responsible for making or sharing a threat, we will pursue justice to the fullest extent of the law".

Consequences for making threats can include suspension, e

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