UPDATE 11 AM Friday
Peace River RCMP officers are saying that they have arrested a youth in connection to this incident.
The youth admitted to owning the concerning Tik Tok account which implied threats of a possible school attack.
They will be charged with uttering threats, their information can’t be shared because they’re a youth.
Charges have yet to be sworn and the youth is currently in custody pending a bail hearing.
UPDATE (4 PM)
UPDATE (11 AM)
Peace River RCMP say they were notified at around 8:30 pm last night of a two-day-old re-posted TikTok video related to threats to schools.
Captions mentioned that Peace River was next but the owner of the account is unknown at this time.
Officers have been investigating these threats and have been in contact with the various schools, reviewing lockdown procedures and ensuring the safety of those within.
As of right now, there is no indication of an imminent threat to a specific location.
Police are monitoring social media, patrolling the areas around the schools and investigating any information or leads that have come in thus far.
Should the situation change, the schools, parents and public will be advised.
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UPDATE (9 AM) – The Peace River School Division has sent out the following notice to parents.
We have been made aware of an implied threat on TikTok involving Glenmary School and T.A. Norris School. The RCMP have been notified and are currently investigating. At this time, they do not believe there is an imminent threat to student safety.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our highest priority. Earlier this year, we activated enhanced security measures at all of our schools, including controlled access to all entrances. All visitors are also now required to let office staff know who they are coming to see and the reason for their visit PRIOR to being granted access to the inside of the school building. Exterior doors remain secured throughout the school day.
School administration and staff are in close communication with the RCMP and are following all required safety protocols. Students are safe and learning continues as normal.
We understand this news is unsettling, and we want to assure you that we are taking this matter seriously. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
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Lots of rumours going around social media locally about threats being made against local schools.
The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has put out a statement saying that they are “aware of an implied threat on TikTok involving Glenmary School and T.A. Norris School.”
Peace Regional RCMP have been notified and are currently investigating.
Officers don’t believe that there is an imminent threat, but the school division says they are following all safety protocols.
– Kyle Moore, Trending 55 Newsroom
