Allendale County Schools beefing up security following incidents in area

Shawn Cabbagestalk

ALLENDALE COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – The Allendale County School District is beefing up security measures.

Officials say, on Monday, April 29, heightened security measures will be in place at all school buildings.

You can expect increased law enforcement presence, and students will undergo screening upon entry.

Middle and high school students are required to wear ID badges. Also, there will be no early releases Monday; regular schedules apply.

Students are asked to consider leaving cell phones and bookbags at home to avoid confiscation.

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