Some Springs students call Safe2Tell app a ‘joke,’ administrators disagree

Students who knew the Florida school shooting suspect say there were signs long before Wednesday’s tragic incident, and while Colorado students have a way of identifying those warning signs to administrators, some students called it “a joke.”

Nikolas Cruz wrote threatening social media posts that had him reported to the FBI twice.

In Colorado, a state not unfamiliar with school shootings, an app was created to help students report something or someone they find suspicious. Safe2Tell was created in 2015 and has allowed students to report tips all over the state.

We asked students today whether or not they were using the app. Many said they don’t take it seriously.

“It’s been taken as a joke,” one student said.

Another said students jokingly threaten students at the school they’ll be reported to Safe2Tell.

Christine O’Brien, public information officer with Harrison School District #2 says the app isn’t a joke.

“It’s not the case. It’s completely anonymous. Students don’t have to give their information when they file a report,” O’Brien said.

Students said they would rather report suspicious activities to one of their teachers or counselors.