Law enforcement agencies around the Bay area are taking to social media, educating students about the consequences of making threats at school.

• Several threats of violence reported since Parkland shooting
• Officers warn that threats can land students in serious trouble
• Residents should report threats to law enforcement
  

The efforts come following several threats of violence at schools in the weeks since the Feb. 14 Parkland shooting.

Each Bay area county is having to deal with it. Law enforcement wants students to know it's not a joke.

Several agencies have released videos on social media, such as the Pasco County Sheriff Office, showing what can happen if a student makes a threat.

Officials say students making false threats are often just looking for attention, but they can get in serious trouble.

School leaders are also asking parents to step in to help educate their kids about the problem.

"I really think education is important," parent Carol Giunta said. "They have to be aware."

School leaders say the fake threats also take time and money from schools in addition to law enforcement.

Deputies want threats reported; however, they ask residents to not spread them — especially on social media.