Colleges across the United States are grappling with a disturbing wave of swatting incidents and active shooter hoaxes as the fall semester begins. The FBI has urged students to remain vigilant in light of countless false alarms that have sparked chaos and fear among students and faculty. Many universities, including Iowa State University and the University of Kentucky, have been targeted by swatting attacks, leading to police investigations and heightened security measures. Experts have warned that these incidents carry serious penalties, and authorities are stressing the need for preparedness amid the growing trend of false shooting reports. Despite police investigations finding no credible threats in several cases, the psychological toll on students is significant, with many expressing feelings of desensitization to school threats. This troubling phenomenon underscores the urgent need for safety planning and effective crisis response protocols as campuses face this alarming rise in hoaxes.