BELLEFONTE – Area department of emergency services are aware of several ‘swatting calls’ in the area that may have lead to multiple lockdowns at various school districts.

The Clinton County Department of Emergency Services released a statement regarding the calls, noting they were aware of at least two schools effected – Bellefonte Area High School and the South Williamsport Area School District.

“At this time all schools have been cleared and no incident found,” the release said. “Local, state and federal law enforcement are aware of these incidents and investigations are ongoing.”

Swatting calls a harassment technique which generates an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretenses.