SDOC STATEMENT ON FALSE THREAT

Early this afternoon, one of our municipal Police Departments received a call about a school shooting at one of our schools.  Police and our SRO immediately responded and quickly determined that the call was a hoax.  There have been similar call to over 15 districts in the state today.  The SDOC takes all reports of this nature seriously and responds appropriately.  We are thankful for the quick response by our local police, our SROs, school administrator, and the Sheriff’s Department.  For purely precautionary reasons, we will keep extra staff and law enforcement on site for the remainder of the day.  SLED is currently investigating the calls as well