Police have determined that an incident that triggered a "hold and secure" at West Ferris Secondary School yesterday afternoon did not pose a security threat.
See: School trespasser causes hold and secure at area high school
Officers rushed to West Ferris Secondary shortly before 3 p.m. in response to an "unknown person" trying to gain entry to the school. Officers identified an adult male a short distance from the school and following a conversation with him, it was determined there was no malicious intent.
School Liaison Officer Krmpotic, who was one of the responding officers, explained, “This is what we practice security drills for, and thankfully everything worked out. Police are thankful for the fast action of the students and staff which kept everyone safe.”
The North Bay Police School Liaison Officer acts as a liaison between the North Bay Police Service and area schools.
The officer's duties include establishing, developing, and maintaining partnerships with area school stakeholders.
The officer's day-to-day responsibilities include prevention, presentations, and conducting criminal investigations where necessary. The officer is present in the schools to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Its Crime Prevention Week. The School Liaison Officer is a program that continues to support and engage with our youth in a school environment. More details;https://t.co/2bhSAgOxCw pic.twitter.com/kEsWvvwLHe
— North Bay Police (@NorthBayPolice) November 4, 2020
