Holmdel Police To Increase Presence With TikTok School Challenge

HOLMDEL, NJ — In response to a potentially threatening TikTok challenge that has been spreading across the country, the Holmdel Police Department said they were on alert, although none of the schools in the district were directly targeted.

"Out of an abundance of caution, we will have an increased police presence at all schools," police said.

The challenge encouraged students to threaten gun violence at school on Dec. 17.

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The police department has been in contact with school administrators. Officials also urged "younger residents" to not circulate false rumors of false information on social media.

"The threat was non-specific and is not considered credible towards any particular school or district," police said.

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According to reports, the Dec. 17 challenge is a part of a larger series of school-based TikTok challenges targeted at young kids.

In September, a TikTok challenge encouraged students to vandalize the schools, assault staff and show their private parts.

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