‘No specific or credible threats’: Schools, police investigate rumors of threats

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — School districts throughout the Miami Valley are taking precautionary measures in response to possible threats.

Troy City Schools said on social media this morning that the district was aware of rumors of threats spreading online.

“We have spoken with the Troy Police Department, who received calls and investigated the situation, and we have been assured there have been NO specific or credible threats related to the Troy City Schools,” reads the post.

Meanwhile, Huber Heights City Schools alerted families that the district was aware of online threats reported through the Huber Heights Police Department and the districts Public School Works system.

In a statement obtained by 2 NEWS, the district confirmed that the threats are not credible. The district also reiterated that the safety of students and staff is of the utmost importance.

None of the threats have been deemed credible. We are actively working with HHPD to investigate these vague threats to the greatest extent possible. This communication is not intended to alarm anyone, however it is important to keep our community informed that we take any threat against our district seriously and work closely with HHPD to ensure that our students, staff and buildings remain a safe and conducive learning environment.

– Huber Heights City Schools District

All buildings are operating under normal capacity. An increased police presence will be felt at buildings within the district.

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