BRIGHTON, Colo. — The Brighton Police Department said Tuesday morning that they are investigating a possible threat reported to a couple Brighton schools.
In an update on Tuesday, police said they learned about the potential threat to Overland Trail Middle School. The department launched a criminal investigation and set to work to share information with the school community.
The police department is working alongside 27J Schools to look into the incident, it said.
"We understand that students, parents, and families are understandably concerned about the school threats and the perception that information has not been clearly communicated to both the school community and the broader public," it said in the Tuesday afternoon update. "While we are bound by state law regarding the release of juvenile information, we will continue to provide updates as it relates to school safety while the investigation is ongoing. Had there been any indication of an imminent threat, immediate communication and action would have taken place."
Earlier in the day, police said the students in question are either in custody or under close adult supervision.
27J Schools posted on its website that two students were mentioned in connection with the threat, which was made on social media. The school district added that the students in question are not a threat to the schools.
The students have not been publicly identified as they are juveniles.
Extra security measures are in place at the affected schools and neighborhoods, which were not listed in the department's post on social media.
If anybody believes there is a threat to a school, report it to school staff or the police, or report it directly to safety@sd27j.net, via Safe2Tell Colorado or 877-542-7233.
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