Indiana State Police investigating “Swatting” incidents

The Indiana State Police is aware of and are currently investigating multiple instances of the crime known as “swatting” which have recently targeted members of the Indiana General Assembly.

Swatting is an incident in which someone with ill intention notifies law enforcement via phone call, email or other form of communication of a false emergency at a targeted location.  The end goal is to generate the largest possible law enforcement response.

The Indiana State Police warn that not only is this potentially dangerous to all involved, but it is also against the law.  While the motives for this type of activity may vary, we are working diligently with local, county and federal law enforcement partners to identify those responsible for these reckless, careless and illegal activities.

Our goal is to seek criminal prosecution against those involved to the fullest extent allowed by law. 

The public can also be of significant assistance by contacting the Indiana State Police at iifc@iifc.in.gov with any information they have which may lead to the identification of those responsible.  If you see or know something…say something.