In a statement, Hazleton Police Chief Jerry Speziale, said, “In my experience as a career law enforcement officer, tips and information from the public are invaluable tools for preventing and investigating crime. The Safe2Say Something program undoubtedly helped my department do its job today.”
Safe2Say Something enables Pennsylvanians detect possible threats of violence
On the other hand, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, “We’ll never know if this threat would have resulted in yet another tragic school shooting, but thanks to a tip that came in through Safe2Say Something – and the swift response of Hazleton-area law enforcement – fortunately all we are doing now is wondering, rather than mourning.”
Additionally, Shapiro emphasized that “Pennsylvania students deserve a safe place to learn.” Students must be “free from the threat of violence from classmates and other individuals.”
In October last year, the Attorney General’s office launched the Safe2Say Something in partnership with the Sandy Hook Promise. The system enables students, teachers, school administrators, and parents learn how to recognize potential threats of violence and other problems before it happens.
