Higher education institutions across the nation experienced swatting calls on Thursday, including the University of Florida. Despite the pervasiveness of these hoax calls, the University of Florida Police Department takes all reports seriously and asks the campus community to do the same.

For your safety and that of others, it is crucial to follow the instructions issued through Emergency Notifications of the UF Alert system.

Please remember that safety is a shared responsibility at UF. Don’t forget to verify your contact information and alert preferences at ONE.UF and download the GatorSafe app.