In May 2017, Bolan learned of and reported on an alleged murder plot against herself. At the time, she was covering a murder trial of a former leader of the United Nations gang. During the trail, witnesses testified the gang discussed killing Bolan and went as far as sourcing her address. Bolan regularly reported on the UN gang, which was founded in Abbotsford, BC and has now expanded to other areas of Canada. In her more than 30-year career, she has reported on education, social services, minority and women's issues, numerous wars, the Air India Flight 182 and more. This was not the first death threat Bolan has received.