Administrators Praise Those who ‘See Something, Say Something’
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Two Douglass High School students were taken into custody on Monday after being found with a gun on campus.
School administrators promptly responded to a report about the possible presence of a weapon at the school, implementing a full-building search and screening all students using metal detectors, according to Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS).
The weapon was found and there were no injuries. The student who brought the firearm to school was detained, along with another student who will be charged for passing the weapon back and forth.
“Today, school leaders received a report concerning the possible presence of a weapon on campus at Douglass High School. Administrators responded immediately, conducting a full building search and screening all students using metal detectors. A weapon was found, and the student was taken into custody. “We are grateful to the students who followed the ‘see something, say something’ protocol and promptly reported their concern, helping keep our school community safe,” OKCPS stated in a released statement. “The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority.”
OKCPS did not disclose how the firearm made it through the metal detectors, and the names of the students who were detained – both juveniles – were not released.
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Two Douglass High School students were taken into custody on Monday after being found with a gun on campus.
