INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State Police announced they are investigating several recent instances of "swatting" targeting members of the Indiana General Assembly.

Swatting is where someone with ill intent contacts law enforcement about a false emergency at a targeted location. 

The result is to cause as large a scale law enforcement response as possible.

ISP is warning the public not only is this potentially dangerous to all involved but is also against the law. 

ISP is working with local, county, and federal law enforcement partners to identify those responsible for these illegal activities.

At least three senators were targeted between Nov. 16 and 20. The three confirmed victims are all Republicans who were against the special session to redistrict Indiana's congressional maps.

Statement from Sen. Greg Goode regarding Nov. 16 incident:

"This evening, my family and I were victims of a swatting incident during which a fake communication was sent to local law enforcement officials.

Vigo County sheriff's deputies responded to the incident under the impression of a domestic violence emergency. The deputies professionally fulfilled their duty.

While this entire incident is unfortunate and reflective of the volatile nature of our current political environment, I give thanks to God that my family and I are ok.

I want to thank Vigo County Sheriff Derek Fell, Terre Haute Police Chief Kevin Barrett and the first responders who serve our county and community with bravery and professionalism."

Statement from Sen. Dan Dernulc regarding Nov. 19 incident:

"Today, my family and I were victims of a swatting attempt, but local law enforcement officials were quick to analyze it, recognize the report was false and inform me of the attempt.

It is scary and shocking to me that someone would go so far to try to cause harm or fear to me or my family. I have always done my best to serve my community, be their voice, and work alongside them and my colleagues at the Statehouse to help make Indiana a great state. It is sad because of these efforts and work that I am villainized in some minds to the point of harmful retaliation. Threats to public officials cannot and should not be the norm. I hope to see justice for this illegal behavior.

I appreciate the Highland Police Department, who worked thoroughly to determine that my family and I were safe.

I will continue my work and represent Senate District 1 to the best of my ability in the coming legislative session."

Statement from Spencer Deery regarding Nov. 20 incident:

"This morning local law enforcement thwarted an attempted swatting attack on me and my family.

At about 8 a.m. I was notified that dispatch had received a report of domestic abuse at my address and that there would be a threat of violence to any officers who responded.

I am grateful to the West Lafayette Police Department for their professionalism and preparedness to recognize this as a swatting attempt that could be resolved without putting my children, or the children on our street who were preparing to board school busses, in a dangerous and stressful situation.

Instead, West Lafayette police were able to respond to the call in a professional, safe and appropriate manner.

It is disturbing that anyone would attempt to harm or intimidate lawmakers, but sadly not all that surprising in the current environment. When our family decided to enter the public arena four years ago, we knew our lives would change, but we believed then - and still believe today - that it is important for people who are committed to representing the people with integrity and an attitude of public service to step up. We will continue to do our duty and to do what is in the best interest of our district, no matter the threats.

The swatting attempt on our home was preceded the night before by someone sending an unpaid pizza delivery to my address. This may seem like a harmless prank, and it certainly isn't as serious as a swatting, but it still is an attempt to intimidate an elected official by conveying 'we know where you live'.

Even this less serious tactic should be condemned and never normalized."