App State PD Responds to Third Hoax Call in a Week, Increased Patrols Continue

App State PD responds to third hoax call in a week, increased patrols continue

BOONE — The Appalachian State University Police Department is continuing increased patrols after law enforcement responded to a third hoax emergency call in less than a week.

App State Police Respond to Third Hoax Threat This Week

Appalachian State University police responded to multiple threatening calls targeting campus residence halls this week that were confirmed to be hoaxes. The university issued an AppStateALERT at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, after receiving calls threatening safety in the areas of Sanford Hall and New River Hall. Police searched both buildings and confirmed the …