ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has provided an update on the report of a possible threat at the Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) on Thursday.
The EPS, with the co-operation of staff and administration at the school, have completed their investigation into the possible threat. Police conducted several interviews, spoke with students and staff and have determined there is no credible threat to the school.
The ECS administration had contacted the Estevan Police Service Thursday afternoon after receiving the information.
“With investigations of this nature, EPS assumes the lead role and will determine the threat level and if there is an immediate and/or serious threat to public safety,” the EPS said in a news release. “Circumstances surrounding this incident have led police to be confident there was no credible threat.”
Police did have a heavy presence at ECS this morning and completed follow-ups and meetings with ECS personnel and staff.
“EPS members regularly attend the schools to ensure everyone’s safety as well as interact with students and staff,” the EPS said.
There will not be any criminal charges or further action. The EPS has concluded its investigation and students are encouraged to resume their normally scheduled classes.
The EPS said they and ECS take these types of investigations seriously. When it comes to school safety, they appreciate the public’s vigilance in reporting these incidents.
Lynn Little, the director of education with the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, said they are grateful to the quick and thorough response of the EPS.
SECPSD does have policies and practices in place to ensure safety of all, Little said. As per its Threat Assessment Protocol, all threats or potential threats will be treated seriously. This means that all threats will be assessed and that the appropriate interventions and actions will be taken in accordance with legislation.
