State police say rash of active shooter calls at schools thought to be hoaxes

CONCORD - The Department of Safety is aware of multiple calls reporting active shooter threats today at schools throughout the state.

Multiple state agencies are assisting local law enforcement agencies that are responding to those calls and with the investigation into those calls. The New Hampshire Information Analysis Center is also heavily involved in coordinating these investigations.

Other jurisdictions across the country have reported receiving hoax calls, including Maine, which had several on Nov. 15 including one in Sanford.

At this time, these reports are believed to be a hoax, safety officials say, however, all threats will be taken seriously until such time as their validity is determined. Everyone is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to their local law enforcement agency.