On Monday, July 4, Lebanon Police Department, Lebanon Community School Corporation School Police, and administrators were notified of a potential threat involving a school within LCSC. The potential threat did not identify the school or suspect.
Within 24 hours, the Lebanon Police Department, Lebanon Schools Police Department, and district administrators had conducted a thorough and coordinated investigation involving local, state, and international law enforcement authorities resulting in the identification of a juvenile suspect. Contact has been made with the juvenile and his family. This is still an ongoing investigation.
The following message is from Lebanon Community School Corporation.
“LCSC has procedures and policies in place to investigate and respond to potential threats, as well as disciplinary consequences, up to and including suspension or expulsion, for responsible parties.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. If you have not already done so, we invite you to learn more about the LCSC Safety Tip Line, which allows students, parents, staff, and community members to submit concerns anonymously 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tips can be submitted at Safety / Tip Line (leb.k12.in.us) or via text message.
Text your keyword (LHS, LMS, or LCSC for elementary schools) and your tip to 847411. You can learn more about the LSPD and obtain contact information for our officers, in the safety section of Safety / Safety (leb.k12.in.us).
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools and community safe.”