Police respond to threat made against Perkins School for the Blind

Watertown police responded to an online threat targeting Perkins School for the Blind on Thursday morning. At 9:50 a.m., the school placed itself in lockdown after receiving the threat. Police and school staff acted quickly to assess the information, evaluate the credibility of the threat, and protect the school community. The school stated that the safety and well-being of students, staff, and the community remained the top priority. Police later reported that the situation was resolved and that there was no current danger. After review, police said the matter would be handled internally and no criminal charges would be filed. Police declined to provide additional details due to sensitive information and student privacy considerations.

"At 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Perkins School for the Blind went into lockdown following an online threat, the school told Boston.com. Police, alongside Perkins School staff, responded quickly to "assess the information, determine the credibility of the threat, and ensure the safety of the school community," the Watertown Police Department said in a Facebook post."

"The situation has been resolved, with no current danger to the Perkins School community, according to police. "After review, the matter is being handled internally, and no criminal charges will be filed," Watertown police said. Due to "sensitive information and student privacy considerations," police will not release further information, the department said."

""The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community remain our absolute priority," the school said. Police, alongside Perkins School staff, responded quickly to "assess the information, determine the credibility of the threat, and ensure the safety of the school community," the Watertown Police Department said in a Facebook post."

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