Savannah High School Boosts Security After Threat

0:00It's March 27th. Welcome in. This is Kansas News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Savannah High School in Andrew County, Missouri is ramping up police patrols on Friday and Monday following reports of a possible threat. School officials and local law enforcement investigated right away after hearing the rumors. The probe quickly showed the information wasn't credible, but they're adding the extra security just to be safe. Administrators worked with the school resource officer to loop in police as soon as they caught wind of it. Both the school district and the Andrew County Sheriff's Office stress that student and staff safety comes first. They have solid protocols in place and are keeping a close eye on things. Law enforcement from the Sheriff's Office and Savannah Police Department are teaming up with school leaders to dig deeper and handle any loose ends. They're treating every tip seriously, no matter where it comes from. Everyone involved is urging the community to speak up fast if they notice anything suspicious. Helping keep the area secure for all.