Potential Social Media Threat Response at Baldwin Junior High School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 15, 2024

Potential Social Media Threat Response at Baldwin Junior High School

On Thursday morning, August 15th, 2024, Baldwin City Police Department was contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a social media post referencing a threat to the Baldwin Junior High School.

After notifying the school, the Baldwin City Police Department conducted an immediate and thorough investigation of the situation, confirmed the source of the threat, and determined there was no credible threat to students or staff.

Baldwin City Police Department is providing an additional presence at Baldwin Junior High as well as our other USD348 schools throughout the day today. As always, the safety of Baldwin City children are of utmost importance to the Baldwin City Police Department.

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