Salina Central on heightened security following threatening call
HAROLD CAMPBELL Salina Journal
Salina Central High School was put on heightened security Tuesday after police received a 911 telephone call about 9:30 a.m. threatening a shooting at the school, a Salina School District spokeswoman said.
Police immediately relayed the information to the school, where exterior doors were locked and entrances were closely monitored, said Jennifer Bradford-Vernon, district public information officer.
She said additional police officers were sent to the school.
The school district notified parents just after 10 a.m.
Classes continued as usual.
"We're working with police in their investigation," Bradford-Vernon said. "Everybody is on high alert."
Capt. Mike Sweeney said the Salina Police Department received the call about 9:30.
About 2:45 p.m., school district officials issued a statement indicating that heightened security status no longer was required.
"The school was safe," Sweeney said. "There was no imminent threat."
He said he could provide no details as the incident remained under investigation.
Tuesday evening activities at Central High were to proceed as planned and the school was expected to operate as normal today, Bradford-Vernon said.
— Reporter Harold Campbell may be reached at 822-1418 or by email at hcampbell@salina.com.