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Shadow Ridge High School resumes normal operations after police call a reported threat unsubstantiated
A northwest Las Vegas high school was locked down Tuesday morning over a reported threat. Police called it unsubstantiated, but the investigation continues and families may see more officers near campus.
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What happened at Shadow Ridge High School
Shadow Ridge High School in northwest Las Vegas was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning while a reported threat was investigated, KTNV reported. The lockdown was lifted later in the morning.
By 11 a.m., the school had been cleared to resume normal operations, according to an email Principal Traci Kannon sent to parents, as reported by KTNV. The station's report did not say how long the lockdown lasted or how many students were on campus.
What the principal told families
Police view of the threat
In her email, Kannon wrote that police believe the reported threat to be unsubstantiated, KTNV reported. She also said police were still investigating. She told families they may notice more police around the school, which she described as being "out of an abundance of caution."
Details not yet released
KTNV reported that Kannon did not immediately share more information about the nature or source of the reported threat. The station's report did not identify who made the threat or how it reached the school or police. No arrests or charges were mentioned.
Consequences for students who make threats
Kannon used the message to stress how the school treats threats. "We want to emphasize to our community how seriously we take threats made to our schools," she wrote, according to KTNV.
She also warned of possible legal consequences. "Students who make threats to a school can be charged with making a terrorist threat, among other serious crimes," Kannon wrote, KTNV reported.
Conversations at home
The principal urged parents to talk with their children about what can happen if they make threats, KTNV reported. Parents were also encouraged to talk with their children about how to report a safety concern. Families can follow more coverage of campus safety in our schools section.
How to report a safety concern
According to KTNV, families were reminded that students can report a perceived safety threat in several ways. They can use the SafeVoice platform, talk directly to a school administrator, or contact law enforcement.
SafeVoice options
KTNV listed three ways to reach SafeVoice. Reports can be made by phone, through an app, or online.
- Call 1-833-216-SAFE
- Download the SafeVoice app
- Visit the SafeVoice website at safevoicenv.org
School district police
The Clark County School District Police Department can also be reached at 702-799-5411, KTNV reported. For more on safety issues across the valley, see our public safety coverage.
What to watch next
- Police are still investigating the reported threat, according to the principal's email to parents.
- Families may notice more police near Shadow Ridge High School as a precaution.
- The school has not yet shared details about the nature or source of the threat.
