Expert notes challenges in responding to school threats after Ogden, American Fork incidents

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An expert on school safety issues notes the challenges in responding to school threats, balancing safety and the possibility of false threats.

High schools in Ogden and American Fork faced bomb threats this week. No explosives were found at either school.

The National Association of School Resource Officers expert emphasizes pre-planning for threats and the role of school resource officers.

OGDEN — Following bomb threats this week targeting two Utah high schools, an expert from a professional group representing school resource officers nationwide notes the difficult balance in responding to such incidents.

Depending on how you respond and the people behind the threats, are you giving in to hoaxers, perhaps unknowingly encouraging additio