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Police investigate threat at a Lancaster County middle school

EAST HEMPFIELD TWP, Pa- Police and school officials say a student at a Lancaster County middle school threatened to bring a weapon to school. The following is a...

EAST HEMPFIELD TWP, Pa- Police and school officials say a student at a Lancaster County middle school threatened to bring a weapon to school.

The following is a statement posted on the school’s website:

“Late Thursday afternoon, it was reported to our administration that a student attending Landisville Middle School threatened to bring and use a weapon in school. School administration reacted swiftly and spent Friday and Saturday, working in cooperation with Officer Jeremy Henry and East Hempfield Township Police, to investigate the threat, communicate with the parents of the student who allegedly made the remarks, and put in place precautionary security measures to ensure the safety of students and staff.

As is always the case with such situations, the district and police will take disciplinary and legal action if deemed appropriate per the outcome of each entity’s respective investigation. In accordance with school policy and federal FERPA regulations, any student disciplinary action taken is confidential.

We are grateful when students or other members of the school community share information with us in a timely manner that allows us to take the action necessary to keep our students and staff safe. The district has a close working relationship with the local police departments, and we will continue to collaborate with local law enforcement to aggressively address any situations brought to our attention that suggest students, staff, or other members of the school community may be at risk of harm.”

So far no charges have been filed. FOX43 is told police are interviewing students.

 

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