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Kitty Hawk Middle School issued lockdown after reports of weapon on campus, shooting
Read full article: Kitty Hawk Middle School issued lockdown after reports of weapon on campus, shootingKitty Hawk Middle School had a precautionary lockdown issued Wednesday after receiving a report of a possible weapon on campus, according to Judson ISD officials.
Fugitive shot multiple times by officers during pursuit in Floresville has died, DPS says
Read full article: Fugitive shot multiple times by officers during pursuit in Floresville has died, DPS saysA suspect who was shot by officers during a pursuit with multiple law enforcement agencies in Floresville on Tuesday has died, according to officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety. He’s been identified as Reymundo Ricardo Flores, 33.
SAISD to improve parent communication after chaos during Jefferson High School lockdown
Read full article: SAISD to improve parent communication after chaos during Jefferson High School lockdownIt was a day of reflection and assessment for the Jefferson High School community on Wednesday, after chaos broke out during a campus lockdown Tuesday. Students, parents, and district leadership all came up with changes they'd like to see.
Police explain why threat led to massive New Braunfels High School lockdown
Read full article: Police explain why threat led to massive New Braunfels High School lockdownAlthough the threat was found not credible, the New Braunfels assistant police chief said the response is all part of a safety plan.
New Zealand city enters 3-day lockdown after virus found
Read full article: New Zealand city enters 3-day lockdown after virus foundNew Zealands largest city of Auckland is being placed into a three-day lockdown Sunday following the discovery of three unexplained virus cases. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)WELLINGTON – New Zealand's largest city of Auckland has begun a three-day lockdown following the discovery of three unexplained coronavirus cases in the community. It has also forced a delay in the America's Cup sailing regatta. AdThe country has been hosting the America's Cup sailing regatta. The winner will then take on Emirates Team New Zealand for the America's Cup.
Local school union collecting information on how lockdown drills impact teachers
Read full article: Local school union collecting information on how lockdown drills impact teachersDo active shooter drills impact students? The group made recommendations on active shooter drills and proactive school safety solutions. Shelley Potter, president of the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel, the union that represents San Antonio ISD teachers and employees, said the organization is talking with teachers about lockdown drills and collecting information. Are active shooter drills in schools doing more harm than good? San Antonio ISD said it conducts lockdown drills that are announced and initiated by school administrators.
Police: Armed subjects with BB gun prompt lockdown at El Paso High School
Read full article: Police: Armed subjects with BB gun prompt lockdown at El Paso High SchoolEL PASO, TEXAS – El Paso High School had a scare Thursday morning when police received a report of three armed subjects seen walking around school grounds. The possible threat led to a lockdown at El Paso High School Thursday morning. According to El Paso Police Department, officers received the report just after 10:30 a.m.El Paso High School on lockdown. Reports of 3 armed subjects seen walking into the school. — EL PASO POLICE DEPT (@EPPOLICE) January 30, 2020El Paso HS and other surrounding schools were also placed on lockdown as officers searched the campus.
Lockdown ends at air base; resulted from 'misunderstanding'
Read full article: Lockdown ends at air base; resulted from 'misunderstanding'ALCOA, Tenn. – A lockdown ended at Tennessee's McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base on Wednesday afternoon and everyone was safe after a report of a suspicious person who appeared to be armed turned out to be a misunderstanding, officials said. After searching the base and re-interviewing the student, “We now believe they didn't see what they thought they saw,” Hurst said. The base is home to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, which says its tenants include 241st Engineering Installation Squadron, the 119th Cyber Operations Squadron, the I.G. Brown ANG Training and Education Center, and the 572nd Air National Guard Band of the South. The National Guard tweeted that more information would be released as it becomes available.
MacDill AFB put on lockdown after report of armed suspect
Read full article: MacDill AFB put on lockdown after report of armed suspectTAMPA, Fla. – MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, was briefly put on lockdown Friday morning after a report of an armed suspect outside the base. Base officials were assisting local law enforcement in searching for the suspect, Lt. Brandon Hanner, a spokesman for MacDill said. All MacDill gates to the base were reopened except for the one closest to the location where the suspect was seen. There are more than 15,000 military personnel at the base. A large number of military personnel and their families live on the base in military housing.
JBSA-Camp Bullis lockdown lifted after reported criminal activity
Read full article: JBSA-Camp Bullis lockdown lifted after reported criminal activitySAN ANTONIO – Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis officials lifted a lockdown that was in place early Thursday morning. The lockdown was put in place after “base security forces responded to a report of criminal activity” around 7:40 a.m., according to a tweet from the base. The suspect was taken into custody around 9:15 a.m.After security forces ensured the incident was over, the lockdown was lifted. No injuries were reported, officials said.