Calgary police have launched an high school investigation into a lockdown

Calgary police have launched an high school investigation into a lockdown


Calgary police have launched an investigation into a lockdown incident that occurred at James Fowler High School on Tuesday morning. The school was placed under lockdown following reports that an individual was possibly in possession of a weapon on the premises.

The situation began when the Calgary Police Service received a call regarding the potential threat. In response, officers quickly arrived at the scene to assess and contain the situation. The lockdown was implemented as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the students, staff, and community members present at the school.

During the lockdown, students and staff were instructed to remain in their classrooms and secure the doors, while law enforcement searched the school grounds and buildings for the suspected individual. After a thorough search, the police determined that the threat was not substantiated, and the lockdown was lifted.

The Calgary Police Service is now conducting an investigation to identify the source of the report and to understand the circumstances that led to the lockdown. They are reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses to gather as much information as possible. It is essential to establish whether the incident was a hoax, a misunderstanding, or a deliberate attempt to cause panic.

The school and the Calgary Board of Education are also reviewing the incident to ensure that their emergency protocols were followed effectively and to identify any areas that may need improvement. The safety and well-being of students and staff are their top priority, and they are committed to maintaining a secure learning environment.

No injuries or actual weapon were found during the incident, and the school has since resumed its normal operations. The police have not released any information regarding the identity of the suspect or the nature of the weapon that was reported.

Such lockdowns are a part of the standard safety protocol in many schools to respond to potential threats quickly and efficiently. While this incident may have been a false alarm, it underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for effective communication between the school, the police, and the community.

The Calgary Police Service has requested that anyone with information regarding the incident contact them. They are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area around the time of the lockdown. The public is reminded that making false threats about school safety is a serious offense and can have significant consequences.
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