KAWARTHA LAKES-There was a hold and secure placed on Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI) briefly by the City Of Kawartha Lakes Police Service after they learned about a suspected threat. Due to the proximity of Central Senior School, they also went into a hold and secure.
A lockdown is a safety measure initiated when there is a threatening incident or threat of school violence in relation to the school. During a lockdown, all classrooms will be locked so that staff and students are safe in their location, and no one is allowed to enter or leave the school.
Students and staff are trained for lockdowns. Much the same way that schools practice fire drills, lockdown drills are also practiced in an age appropriate manner. During a lockdown, students are discouraged from using electronic devices, such as cellular phones, as their use may impede the ability of the police and school staff to respond to the situation at hand. It may also result in the dissemination of inaccurate information.
The Lockdown was lifted about an hour later and classes resumed as usual.
No charges have been laid in either incident.
