Sheriff says students, parents will pay $1,000 for school threats

No threats, 'jokes' to be tolerated

(WKMG)

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced Thursday that students who make threats against schools -- even if it's determined to be a joke -- will have to pay the cost of his agency's response to the incident.

Chitwood said the students also face charges.

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He said the students or their families will be responsible for at least $1,082 per incident. The Sheriff's Office said in some cases, the cost could be much higher, depending on the resources required.

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