Flora, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Flora Police Department Facebook Page:
Update:
The Secretary of State Hazardous Device Unit has cleared the junior high of any potential threat. As always, we will have a continued presence in our schools to ensure the safety of our children.
The Flora Police later released a statement on the incident through their Facebook Page:
On February 9, 2023 Flora Police Department received information of a possible threat at the Floyd Henson Jr. High. Officers immediately responded to the school and upon attaining more information on a possible bomb threat, officers began working with the school officials and began evacuating the students. The Secretary of State Police Hazardous Device Unit was called and completed a search of the Jr. High and it was determined the school was secure.
Through the hard work of our SRO, Detective and Patrol Officers, the Flora Police Department was able to identify the subject responsible for the threat at the Floyd Henson Jr. High School. This juvenile subject is currently in custody. The Flora Police Department is working with the Clay County States Attorney Office and Clay County Probation Office on charges being filed.
The Flora Police Department would like to thank Flora Unit 35 School District, Clay County Sheriff Office, Flora Police Reserves, Secretary of State Police Hazardous Device Unit, Clay County States Attorney Office, Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) and the Illinois State Police for their assistance in keeping our children safe with a quick resolution.
We try to be as transparent as possible and keep the community up to date in these situations. As you can imagine, these are fast moving events and safety comes first for all involved.
Original post:
This morning the Flora Police Department received information of a possible bomb threat to the Jr. High. The school was evacuated and the students transported to a safe location.
Currently the Secretary of State Police Hazardous Device Unit is clearing the school and ensuring that the building is safe and secure.
We appreciate the community’s cooperation during this time. We will provide more updates as they are available.
Thanks,
Chief Durre
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