(From the McDonald County R-1 School District)Today, Wednesday, March 5, Anderson Elementary received a suspicious call from an out-of-state number. Following district safety protocols, the school was placed on a soft lockdown, keeping students safe in their classrooms while law enforcement investigated.
What is a swatting call?
A swatting call is a hoax call meant to cause unnecessary panic and a large police response. Unfortunately, law enforcement says this was part of a nationwide swatting effort affecting multiple schools.
Our students and staff were safe throughout the incident. Once officers searched the building and determined the call was a hoax, the school resumed normal operations, and students were dismissed as usual.
A huge thank you to our local law enforcement for their quick action in keeping our schools safe. McDonald County Schools takes all safety concerns seriously and will always act swiftly to protect our students and staff.
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