Bomb threats force evacuation of state capitols across U.S.Multiple states evacuated state institutions due to bomb threats.Threats against public officials have been increasing in recent years.
Political swatting' incidents may prompt heavier penatliesFalse reports of shootings at the homes of public officials have spurred calls for stricter penalties against swatting.Swatting is the act of making a prank call to emergency services to prompt a response at a particular address.