Educationschool Safety News

"Apex High School Lifts Code Red Lockdown Following Potential Threat"

Unfounded threats disrupted Apex and Garner high schools on April Fools' Day, prompting law enforcement agencies to warn of potential copycat threats. Recent incidents at other North Carolina schools have raised concerns, leading to the implementation of threat assessment teams and the formation of a Task Force on Safer Schools. Despite the majority of threats being non-violent, the impact on students, staff, and parents is significant, prompting the need for additional support and resources.