BOCA RATON, Fla. — Boca Raton police have given the all clear on Monday afternoon after investigating a report of a possible armed person at Boca Raton Community High School.
In a post on X just before 12:30 p.m., the Boca Raton Police Department said officers responded to the school, along with members of the School District of Palm Beach County's Police Department, "in reference to a report of a possible armed subject on campus."
@BocaPolice are on scene at Boca Raton High School with @PBSchoolsPD in reference to a report of a possible armed subject on campus. Numerous officers are currently checking the school for suspicious activity. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/qkYdYTicad
— Boca Raton Police (@BocaPolice) December 2, 2024
Roughly 90 minutes later, at 2 p.m., the police department said that after sweeping the campus, "At this time, all is clear," adding that nothing suspicious has been found.
In a callout to parents and guardians, the School District of Palm Beach County said Boca Raton High School "has been given the all-clear by police. All students and staff are safe."
"Details regarding dismissal will be provided via email, phone call, and posted to our website. Please do not come to campus at this time," the district said in its message.
In an earlier callout to parents and guardians, the district said "there is no verified threat to the campus."
The report of the possible armed person came through SaferWatch, a mobile panic alert app, according to the Boca Raton Police Department.
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