Facebook bullying catches attention of Clovis police
Posted at: 09/28/2012 2:12 PM
By: SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Postings on a new Facebook page have prompted police and school district officials in one eastern New Mexico community to launch an investigation into online bullying.
Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders says no threats of violence have been made on the page, but his officers are looking into whether the posts violate New Mexico's harassment statutes.
He says the page is being used to belittle and harass students at Clovis High School.
More than 1,600 students are enrolled at the school. At least 10 victims have come forward, and police suspect there are more.
Sanders says his department and school officials want to put an end to the bullying to ensure public safety.
In recent years, the incidence of cyber bullying has increase and some cases in other states have resulted in subsequent suicide.
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) 9/28/2012 1:03:35 PM (GMT -6:00)
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