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safetysecurity1 year ago

"Search for Missing Kansas Women Puts Oklahoma School District on Lockdown"

Yarbrough schools in Oklahoma are on lockdown as the search for two missing women from southwest Kansas continues. Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley went missing after leaving Hugoton on Saturday, and their vehicle was later found in the Oklahoma panhandle. The school district decided to operate in a locked-down status out of caution due to the unknown nature of the incident and its proximity to the school. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the disappearance, and the district will reevaluate its security situation daily as the investigation continues.

safetysecurity1 year ago

"United Cajun Navy Halts Search for Sebastian Rogers Due to Threats"

The United Cajun Navy has called off the search for missing teenager Sebastian Rogers, who has autism, due to increasing security concerns after volunteers received death threats online and in person. This decision, made with the safety of volunteers in mind, comes as the group dealt with threats for the first time while assisting with a search. Rogers has been missing since February 26, and the UCN stated that while the search is currently halted, they will continue to evaluate the situation and support ongoing local efforts.

safetysecurity2 years ago

"New Orleans Implements Enhanced Safety Measures for Upcoming High-Profile Weekend"

The city of New Orleans has announced a new safety plan for Saints games and large events, which includes maximizing police patrols, engaging parking lot owners to hire security patrols, and utilizing smart technology to monitor crime. This comes after concerns about vehicle burglaries and auto thefts during previous events. The plan takes effect this weekend, coinciding with Tulane's top-25 matchup against Ole Miss and the Saints' home opener against the Tennessee Titans. The security measures aim to address safety issues while also benefiting the city economically. Changes to parking arrangements have been made to accommodate the large crowds attending the games.

safetysecurity2 years ago

Multiple Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations at Oak Park and Yolo County Libraries

Oak Park Police have determined that a threat received by the Oak Park Public Library, which warned of explosions across Cook County highways and libraries, is not credible. Following a police search of all three library branches, no concerning items were found. The library remained closed on Monday but will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday. Library officials expressed gratitude to the community and local police for their support and patience. Similar threats were received by several libraries in northern suburbs, but no explosives were found or detonated.

safetysecurity2 years ago

Lockdowns Lifted: Student Threat Resolved at Local Schools

Baton Rouge High School and several other schools in the area were placed on lockdown after a person claiming to be armed and threatening to place explosives around the school made a call to a suicide hotline. Law enforcement conducted a thorough search and found no evidence of explosives. The lockdown was lifted, and students were let out a few minutes early. Similar threats were made against schools in other parts of the state.

safetysecurity2 years ago

"Security Alert: Great Falls Farmers' Market Evacuated Amid Potential Threat"

The Great Falls Farmers' Market in Montana was evacuated due to a potential shooting threat after a person yelled from a balcony threatening to shoot everyone. The Great Falls Police Department responded to the scene and entered the Park Manor building to locate the suspect, but it is unclear if the person is armed or if any shots have been fired. No injuries have been reported at this time.

safetysecurity2 years ago

"SPAC Concert Interrupted by Bomb Threat: Review and Investigation Underway"

A concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York was evacuated due to a bomb threat, prompting a search by police K-9s that yielded no results. Multiple police departments responded to the scene, and the concert featuring Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds with Garbage and Metric was suspended as a precaution. Attendees were safely evacuated, and the incident is currently under investigation.