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TexasTowelie

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Mon Aug 26, 2019, 10:44 PM Aug 2019

FBI says it is aware of 'unspecified' threat against schools in Kentucky, Arkansas

The FBI in Louisville on Monday said in a twitter post that it is aware of an “unspecified internet threat against schools in Kentucky” and Arkansas this week.

“There is no evidence indicating this threat is credible. However, if you see something suspicious online or in person, contact local law enforcement or the FBI,” the FBI statement said. It provided no additional information.

Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis sent the FBI statement in a letter to all school superintendents Monday afternoon. The letter said the Kentucky Department of Education had been in communication with the Cabinet for Justice and Public Safety and the Kentucky Center for School Safety regarding news reports from Arkansas of a possible “school shooting threat” in Kentucky on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Lewis said the incident should serve as a reminder that any district staff member who will have contact with students must view an active shooter training video as required by the new state school safety law.

Read more: https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article234397807.html

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