Fort Worth Police respond to online threat to general public

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The Fort Worth Police Department is letting the public know that they are aware of a video online containing threats toward the general public.

Police, though, do not believe the threat is credible and they think the video originated outside of the United States with the sole purpose of inciting fear.

Regardless, police are monitoring and evaluating public spaces and schools throughout the city and an immediate safety plan has been put in place.

They are also working with federal partners and say a similar message was received by a neighboring department earlier Tuesday.

The Fort Worth school resource officer is also working with local school districts to enhance awareness and there are increased patrols in every division.

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