"Au said staff learned of the possible threat at 10:50 a.m., Toronto police arrived shortly afterwards, and the school was locked down. Au said the lockdown was lifted by 1:15 p.m. when police finished their investigation. The threat had been made by phone, he said. "Although the threat was not credible, we know that the lockdown situation may have been upsetting for some students," Au said. He said there will be social workers at the school Monday for anyone who needs support. Riverdale Collegiate Institute has moved all exams that were scheduled for Friday afternoon to Monday "due to the disruption to the day," Au said."
"Toronto police said in an email Friday that officers work closely with school staff to assess safety concerns when called to a school because of a potential threat. "Police officers are required to carry their use-of-force equipment, including their firearm, as part of their uniform," police said. "That means when officers attend schools whether in response to a threat or for other public-safety reasons they do so while wearing that equipment. Officers may enter school buildings and classrooms when needed to assess or respond to a situation." Police said the focus in these situations is always on public safety, particularly that of students and staff."
Riverdale Collegiate Institute was placed on lockdown for roughly two hours after staff received a phone threat at 10:50 a.m. Toronto police arrived shortly after the report and the lockdown remained in effect until 1:15 p.m., when officers concluded their investigation and determined the threat was not credible. No one was injured. The school moved all Friday afternoon exams to Monday due to the disruption. Social workers will be available at the school on Monday for any students needing support. Police emphasized that officers attend schools with standard use-of-force equipment and focus on public safety.
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