A false bomb threat led to a precautionary closure and a significant police presence at Hialeah Senior High School around noon on Monday.
Helicopters from television channels flew over the scene and captured images of the massive police presence at the educational center located at 251 E. 47th St. in the city of Hialeah, around 11:45 a.m.
According to the police, the officers received reports of a bomb threat and the presence of a weapon at the school.
After deeming the information credible, police units arrived and entered the campus, including four K-9 units.
Authorities later reported that the threats appeared to be unfounded, but that a security sweep was being conducted at the school as a precautionary measure, said the news channel WPLG Local 10 News.
The police informed the parents who arrived at the school that they could go home and that the facility had been secured.
The school remains closed while the Hialeah Police continue to collaborate with the Miami-Dade County School Police, according to 7 News Miami.
Authorities have not announced whether they have identified the person or persons who made the threats.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the False Bomb Threat at Hialeah Senior High School
What led to the closure of Hialeah Senior High School?
A false bomb threat led to the preventive closure of Hialeah Senior High School on the morning of Monday, December 2, 2024. Authorities received reports of a bomb threat and the presence of a weapon at the school, prompting a significant police response to secure the area.
How did the authorities respond to the threat at the school in Hialeah?
After deeming the threat credible, authorities deployed police units, including four K-9 units, to investigate and secure the campus. They later reported that the threats appeared to be unfounded, but a security sweep was conducted as a precautionary measure.
What other measures are being taken in Florida in response to school threats?
School and police authorities in Florida take any threat very seriously, conducting immediate investigations and implementing strict security measures, as was the case with the threat of a firearm attack at Lamar Louise Curry Middle School in West Kendall, Miami-Dade County, last September.
What consequences could someone face for making a false threat in Florida?
Making a false threat in Florida can have serious legal consequences, including felony charges. Authorities emphasize the importance of handling these situations with the utmost seriousness to prevent the misuse of emergency resources and avoid potential tragic outcomes.
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