Jackson, Mich. — A disturbing trend affecting schools nationwide has recently impacted local area schools. ‘Swatting’ is a form of harassment that uses prank calls to send police to a known location for nothing more than to cause a nuisance. And on Tuesday, February 7th, Michigan was bombarded by fake multiple threats of violence toward several school districts, which included Jackson High School.

Jackson Public Schools’ Superintendent Jeff Beal says “it’s designed to create chaos and fear.” Listen more below:

Beal also tells WKHM that law enforcement quickly responded to the call. Students were dismissed early and police are still investigating the incident.

Swatting is a 93-day misdemeanor while making a threat of terrorism and can carry a 20-year prison term.