09/05/2026
🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES LAW ENFORCEMENT
📱 SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY: “CAT IN THE HAT” TREND
Three Affiliated Tribes Law Enforcement is asking parents, students, school staff, and community members to be aware of the current “Cat in the Hat” TikTok trend, which may involve threatening or concerning messages, images, or posts.
While some social media trends may appear to be jokes or pranks, threats involving schools, students, staff, or community members should always be taken seriously.
⚠️ IF YOU SEE A THREAT:
• DO NOT share, repost, or promote the threat.
• Do not engage with or challenge the person making the threat.
• Take a screenshot and preserve the information, including the username, date/time, and any relevant messages or links.
• Immediately report the information to law enforcement or a responsible school official.
• If you believe there is an immediate danger or an active threat, CALL 911.
📞 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES LAW ENFORCEMENT:
701-627-3617
📱 BE SAFE & RESPONSIBLE ONLINE
Social media posts can spread quickly and may have serious consequences. Think before you post, share, comment, or participate in online trends. Never make threats, even as a joke. What may seem like a prank can result in law enforcement action and potentially serious consequences.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk with children about responsible social media use and to remind them to report concerning content rather than sharing it.
When in doubt, report it. It is always better to report a potential threat and allow law enforcement to determine whether it is credible.
🚨 SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING.
If you see a threat, report it. If there is immediate danger, CALL 911.
THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES LAW ENFORCEMENT
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