The Vincennes Police Department is addressing recent threats of school violence circulating on social media, both nationally and locally.

On Friday, the department said that although the posts are vague and trending across the country, local authorities are taking them seriously and have increased police presence around Vincennes schools.

VPD is urging parents to talk to their children about social media responsibility and to monitor their activity. As of now, there is no specific threat to any Vincennes schools, but the police are being vigilant to ensure student safety.

The announcement from VPD mirrors those from law enforcement in surrounding counties over the past week which have put out similar statements regarding the circulating posts.