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Waco police warn residents about AI-generated crime alerts that may spread false information
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Dominique Leh , as published by KXXV
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Waco police department is urging residents to verify information before sharing or acting on it.
Residents in Waco are advised to be cautious when receiving crime alerts. A recent incident involved a false report of an officer being injured, which was actually a training exercise. This misinformation was spread through a crime reporting app.
The Waco police department is urging residents to verify information before sharing or acting on it. They recommend checking with the department or a local news source to confirm the accuracy of alerts. Further information on this incident and how to verify crime alerts is available from the Waco police department and news outlets.
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Category: Local Published: July 13, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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