For Immediate Release from the Danville Police Department:
Press Release Date: February 15, 2024
Subject: Statement Regarding Student Threat Incident
The Danville Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and community members. We want to inform our community about an incident that occurred recently involving a student threat.
On February 12th at 10:57 am the Danville PD was made aware of a threat made by a student who is not enrolled in the district. The threat was reported to the school via a “Duty to Warn”, who immediately took action in accordance with our established protocols for such situations. Danville Local Schools were also notified and are acting in accordance with their safety protocols.
It is important for the community to know that the student involved in this incident is currently under specialized care and constant supervision. Danville Police is collaborating closely with other county law enforcement, the Knox County Prosecutor's Office, medical professionals, and Danville Local Schools to ensure appropriate support and monitoring are in place.
We want to reassure our community that the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community members are our top priorities. We take all threats seriously and will continue to work diligently to maintain a safe learning environment for everyone.
We encourage any member of our community who has concerns or information related to this incident to contact the Danville PD or Danville Local Schools.
We appreciate the cooperation and support of our community as we navigate this situation together.
Sincerely,
Danville Police Chief - Dan Weckesser
Danville Local Schools SRO/ District Security Officer - Captain Miller
UPDATE FOLLOWING STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release Date: February 20, 2024
Subject: Follow-Up Statement Regarding Student Threat Incident
The Danville Police Department, in partnership with Danville Local Schools, issues this follow-up statement concerning the recent incident involving a student threat.
On February 12th, at 10:57 am, the Danville PD received notification of a threat made by a student not enrolled in the district. Immediate action was taken upon receipt of this information, following established protocols. The threat was promptly reported to Law Enforcement through a "Duty to Warn," and both the school and law enforcement agencies swiftly enacted their safety procedures.
It is imperative for the community to be aware that the student involved in this incident has been transitioned from medical care to a juvenile detention facility. Danville Police, in collaboration with other county law enforcement, the Knox County Prosecutor's Office, medical professionals, and Danville Local Schools, are diligently providing appropriate support and supervision.
We want to underscore to our community that the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community members remain our paramount concern. Every threat is treated with the utmost seriousness, and we are dedicated to upholding a secure learning environment for all.
We encourage anyone with concerns or information regarding this incident to contact the Danville Police Department or Danville Local Schools.
We extend our appreciation for the cooperation and support of our community as we navigate through this situation together.
Sincerely,
Dan J. Weckesser
Danville Police Chief
Captain Miller: Danville Local Schools SRO/District Security Officer