Bishop CISD Responds to School Safety Concerns After May 1 Incident
BISHOP, TEXAS - Bishop CISD officials provided additional information concerning an incident at Lillion Luehrs Junior High School on May 1 after allegations spread widely through social media.
As per the police department of the district, the incident occurred after reports of a student who allegedly threatened to have a weapon on campus. The threat was taken very seriously and led to the involvement of police officers while the administration tried to identify the student concerned.
The police further added that, according to the information received at the time, which included the identity of the student, the location where they were at and the fact that he/she didn't carry any weapon, a campus lockdown was not deemed necessary. Instead, a temporary hold was placed to investigate the threat took place.
It became clear that the student didn't have a gun, but due to the nature of what was reported, the matter was turned over to the police and criminal charges were pursued against him.
It all started when community member Jenilee Latimer posted an account of witnessing a situation in which a student reportedly made an effort to inform about a potential weapon on the school premises.
“When a student reports a possible weapon on campus, there should be zero hesitation and no confusion in how that is handled.”, Latimer wrote.
Also, she noted that the student was apparently told to wait a little bit since they were busy at the moment.
Reactions on this issue varied with some parents supporting the district administration's response.
"All 4 of my kids have been in bcisd and one still is. I trust the administrations decisions in the moment when i don’t have the facts… or i wouldn’t have dropped them off over the last 15 years!", Cody Benton said.
Furthermore, discussion continued on the district's policy of limiting parental access to the school building after the incident.
Bishop CISD informed that, in light of the situation, parents will not be allowed to enter the campus, and all activities involving students will be conducted outside.
In her comment, Alisha Contreras said that it was okay for the schools to limit parent access, but doubts existed about the necessity to do so in this case.
District officials assured that protecting the safety of students and faculty is the top priority for them and all reported threats are dealt with quickly in cooperation with law enforcement.
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