Waltham school temporarily bans backpacks, increases police presence after online shooting threat
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Following multiple threats made through Snapchat, Waltham officials responded to prevent a potential shooting at McDevitt Middle School, highlighting the tangible threat to student safety.
Waltham Superintendent Marisa Mendonsa assured families that an increased police presence would be implemented throughout the school, emphasizing the district's commitment to ensuring safety amid the threat.
The rising incidents of threats in Massachusetts schools, including a high school football game without fans, reflect a broader concern regarding safety in educational institutions.
In Newburyport, a student who made a verbal threat about a football game was quickly charged after investigations, revealing the proactive measures law enforcement is taking.
Read at Boston.com
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