DANVILLE — The Danville Police Department is investigating a threat made by a student not enrolled in the school district, Chief Daniel Weckesser announced in a press release issued Friday morning.
According to Weckesser, on Feb. 12th at 10:57 a.m. the Danville PD was made aware of a threat made by a student. The threat was reported to the school via a “Duty to Warn.”
“(We) immediately took action in accordance with our established protocols for such situations,” Weckesser stated.
Danville Local Schools were also notified and are acting in accordance with their safety protocols.
“It is important for the community to know that the student involved in this incident is currently under specialized care and constant supervision,” Weckesser noted.
The chief said the Danville Police Department is collaborating closely with other county law enforcement, the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office, medical professionals, and Danville Local Schools to ensure appropriate support and monitoring are in place.
“We want to reassure our community that the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community members are our top priorities,” Weckesser stated.
“We take all threats seriously and will continue to work diligently to maintain a safe learning environment for everyone.
Any member of the community who has concerns or information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department or Danville Local Schools.
“The Danville Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and community members,” the Chief stated.
“We appreciate the cooperation and support of our community as we navigate this situation together.
