News Release
Warsaw Police and Warsaw Community Schools have issued a statement following a week of various school threats across the region, many of which have not turned out to be serious threats.
The following is a statement released by the Warsaw Police Department:
A safe and secure environment is the utmost priority of Warsaw Community Schools and local law enforcement and safety teams. This past week, there have been many rumors and false threats taking place state and nationwide. These false rumors have caused multiple disruptions to the school environment and local authorities.
Warsaw Police Department has deemed there are no credible or direct threats to Warsaw Community Schools. The safety of our students is taken seriously; for this reason, additional police and safety resources are present in our schools, along with our School Resource Officers.
Take this time to monitor and speak with your child about the proper use of social media. Please provide reminders that inappropriate comments, jokes or threats of violence are not acceptable and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Please remember if you see something, say something. We appreciate your support in helping to ensure a safe school community.
Warsaw Community Schools utilizes the Safe School Helpline. To report a concern, please visit warsawschools.org and click Safe School Helpline on the home page. You can also call 800-418-6423 Ext. 359 or text 614-426-0240 and type TIPS.
