PARKER, Colo. — A Parker elementary school was placed under secure status after spent smoke grenades were found in the parking lot Wednesday afternoon.
Around 3 p.m., officers responded to Pioneer Elementary School, located at 10881 Riva Ridge Drive, for reports of a suspicious device. With help from the Douglas County Bomb Detection K-9 Team, the Parker Police Department determined that the device contained spent smoke grenades.
In a letter to the school community, Principal Gina Landis said the school was placed under secure status for about an hour.
"Our entire staff is committed to maintaining a happy, healthy and safe learning community for everyone! Thank you for your ongoing support," Landis said.
Nearby roads were also closed as a precaution. Those roadways have since reopened.
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