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A message from the Elmore County Sheriff's Department

Posted Date: 09/02/26 (09:43 AM)
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New Viral Trend: The Cat in the Hat.
A disturbing online trend using AI-generated images or videos of a scary Cat in the Hat character is spreading across social media.
A threatening post, even as a joke, is illegal. Schools and law enforcement take all threats seriously. Talk to your kids about what they see online. Don't repost or share threatening content. Report any threats to law enforcement. 
Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Bill Franklin. 
If you see something, say something. Together we keep our community safe.A public service announcement from the Elmore County Sheriff's Office warning against a viral social media trend involving a scary Cat in the Hat character.