Sheriff's Posting of Child's Mugshot for School Threat Sparks National Debate

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood's decision to publicly identify an 11-year-old boy accused of making a school shooting threat has drawn both support and criticism.

• Sheriff Mike Chitwood of Volusia County, Florida, posted the name and mugshot of an 11-year-old boy accused of threatening a school shooting.
• The move has ignited a national debate on the balance between public safety and juvenile privacy rights.
• Chitwood's actions have been both praised by those advocating for tougher measures against threats and criticized by experts who argue it undermines the juvenile justice system.
• Since the start of the school year, Volusia County has reported over 280 school threats, highlighting a growing concern among parents and educators.
• Calls for more mental health support and gun control measures are rising as communities struggle with the ongoing wave of school shooting threats.

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