BEAUMONT, Texas — The all-clear has been given following a possible threat in the Orangefield ISD.
The all-clear was announced by 2:15 pm. by the district's superintendent.
Deputies in Orange County as well as Vidor Police Officers had responded to the Orangefield ISD due to a report of an active shooter.
The threat has been deemed not credible, according to Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll.
All of the campuses in the district were on lockdown due to a threat near the district's campuses according to a post on the district's Facebook page.
The schools had been scheduled for an early release due to the potential for severe weather Monday afternoon but that is now on hold.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
The Crime Stoppers tip line and app are available and have been used by students and parents to report school threats according to Crime Stoppers Director Jeremy Raley.
He says it's good for kids and staff to know the app is always available and that anyone can report concerning behavior that they may be too scared to talk about, personally.
"It's another tool in the school's tool bag and the students because they learn a lot more than they are giving up information on. They are around the students all day long," Raley said.
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It's also important for parents to make sure they are aware of what is being posted to social media according to Raley.
"Have that relationship with your child that way if they see something they aren't comfortable with they can approach you and report it," Raley said.
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