Increased security to be seen at Raleigh County Schools amid online threats

BECKLEY, WV ( WVNS ) — There will be an increased security presence across Raleigh County Schools amid threats made towards schools in the county.

While the Sheriff’s Office said they believe none of the threats to be credible, they are continuing to investigate every threat as such and will heighten security across all schools in Raleigh County.

The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of multiple threats directed towards schools in the county. Our investigation suggests that these threats may be part of a larger trend affecting schools across West Virginia and other states. At this time, we have no reason to believe that these threats are credible. Out of an abundance of caution, we will be increasing security measures at Raleigh County schools over the next few days.

Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office | Facebook

A similar message was posted on the Raleigh County Schools Facebook page.

Raleigh County Schools is aware of social media threats against schools throughout our state and nation. We have worked closely with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department, Beckley Police Department, WV State Police, and Homeland Security to investigate the threats. At this point, we have no reason to believe these threats are credible. Out of an abundance of caution, schools will have an increased presence of law enforcement.

Raleigh County Schools | Facebook

This comes at the same time as the FBI’s statement about school threats aimed towards school districts in West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania .

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