A bomb threat that name-checked a Cooper City mosque sent Cooper City High School into a Code Red lockdown Tuesday morning, as deputies treated the call as a possible "swatting" stunt and swept the campus. The lockdown was later lifted and classes returned to their regular schedule, according to officials.
BSO says the post claimed a school connection
According to Local 10, Broward deputies said the threat was posted on social media and that the caller claimed to be connected to Cooper City High. Out of what they described as an abundance of caution, deputies ordered a Code Red while they checked out the report. BSO's Threat Management Unit later said there was no ongoing danger to students or to the surrounding neighborhood.
Target named: Nur-ul-Islam mosque
The social media post identified Nur-ul-Islam, a mosque in Cooper City, as the supposed target of the bomb threat. The congregation's own website lists contact information and community services for local Muslims and identifies Nur-ul-Islam as a Cooper City worship center on its site (Nur-ul-Islam).
Lockdown lifted; school returned to normal
Once deputies cleared the report, school officials lifted the Code Red and Cooper City High returned to normal operations, BSO told Local 10. Investigators said they found no active threat on campus or in nearby areas and that detectives are continuing to chase down leads tied to the call.
Why 'swatting' can draw steep penalties
Florida law treats knowingly filing false reports that trigger an emergency response as a crime, and the stakes climb if anyone is seriously hurt or killed because of the hoax. Under Florida Statutes § 817.49, judges can also order offenders to pay restitution to cover the cost of the law enforcement and public safety response.
A pattern of hoax threats in South Florida
In recent years, a string of hoax "swatting" calls has hit South Florida campuses, forcing precautionary lockdowns and major law enforcement responses that authorities say pull resources away from real emergencies and put first responders at risk. Schools and deputies remain on alert for similar fake reports, as CBS Miami has reported.
District protocols and drills
Broward County Public Schools requires regular emergency drills and works with local law enforcement to review threats and decide whether to shelter, evacuate, or hold students in place. District guidance says principals and deputies coordinate on threat assessments in an effort to limit unnecessary disruptions while keeping students safe (Broward County Public Schools).
BSO's Threat Management Unit is continuing to investigate the call, and no arrests had been reported in the initial updates. Cooper City officials and school leaders have said they plan to release additional information if detectives uncover new details.
