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ABQ community reacts to recent string of school threats made [Video]

The recent string of school threats has concerned parents and former law enforcement demanding more action be taken. “The kids have to understand there’s consequences for their behavior and right now there isn’t,” Former School Police Officer Rob DeBuck said. Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsLast week, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office investigated multiple shooting threats in Albuquerque made on social media. Although none of them turned out to be true, people like DeBuck say the message needs to be stronger. “We need to let the kids know it’s not okay and you will be prosecuted,” DeBuck said.In Bernalillo County, shooting threats made can result in 18 months in prison. Albuquerque parents say this is not always the case. “Currently we’re showing our kids that there’s no consequences for what they do,” an anonymous parent told KOAT. “They just get to do it, they get a slap on …

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