Police: No threat found at South Eugene High after bomb threat
Eugene Police said there was no threat found at South Eugene High School Tuesday morning after Central Lane 911 got a call about a bomb threat.
South Eugene performed a precautionary evacuation and moved students to the fields behind the school while police searched the building, which took less than an hour. Classes resumed at 10:45 a.m.
More: South Eugene High evacuated due to threats for second time in a week
Police said the call about a bomb threat came in at 9:43 a.m. The threat was similar to ones received last week and earlier this month, police said. The previous two incidents on May 10 and May 3 had an automated voice call in an alleged bomb in the building. In both incidents there was no bomb found after law enforcement swept the school.
Several other similar bomb threats or individuals with weapons have been made in other Oregon schools, as well as at schools in California and Washington, Eugene Police said. Police said there is an ongoing investigation by multiple agencies into these threats.
"Incidents such as this are unnerving and disruptive to safe school environments and we are extremely grateful for our law enforcement partners who are working with federal agencies to identify the source of the calls," South Eugene principal Carey Killen wrote in an email to parents. "We would like to thank our students and staff for their swift and measured response. Students and staff remained calm and followed our procedures and directions throughout the incident."
Students and parents had previously complained about the disruption of class time as well as the traumatic effect the threats have had for some.
Killen said resources are available for students who need support processing the events.
Miranda Cyr reports on education for The Register-Guard. You can contact her at mcyr@registerguard.com or find her on Twitter @mirandabcyr
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