The Pennsylvania Safe2Say Something Anonymous Reporting System is showing signs that it is effective in helping authorities prevent potential gun violence.
According to the state Attorney General’s office, police received a Safe2Say Something tip regarding a potential threat of gun violence at the Hazleton Middle School.
A person called the Luzerne County Communications Center and informed Sergeant Joseph Babula that a 14-year old juvenile allegedly made a threat against the school through SnapChat, a social media site.
In response, the Hazleton Police went to the juvenile’s home and met with adults. They asked the adults if there is firearm in their home. The adults told police offices they have a license Glock .45 caliber handgun, locked and stored in a safe place.
However, police officers found that the weapon was fully loaded and on top of a bedroom and nightstand and full. They seized the handgun for safekeeping. They requested the adults to accompany the juvenile to the Hazleton Police headquarters for further investigations.
