The site was intended to help residents report local problems like downed stop signs, but Lavalle saw another need after the Columbine massacre. Students often know about such dangers but are reluctant to contact authorities because of fear of reprisal, he said. Pottsgrove High principal Joyce Wishart said after seven threats of bombing or other violence during the past winter and spring, students approached her about creating a hot-line. The service should be up and running in the district s high school and middle school by the end of the month, Wishart said. The company creates a Web site for a school and a password available to every student, then designates up to four administrators to be notified.
Students can fill out a form anonymously from any computer detailing the nature of the threat.