Lambton-Kent District School Board officials have provided an update after an incident in Dresden on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
“Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) was aware there was an incident involving police in the Dresden area yesterday (December 16, 2021),” Heather Hughes, public relations officer with the public school board, told the Sydenham Current.
“As a precautionary measure, students at Lambton Kent Composite School and Dresden Area Central School were secured inside the buildings. The police matter is not related to Dresden Area Central School or Lambton Kent Composite School.”
Hughes said staff at both schools followed LKDSB’s Safe Schools protocols and students were safely dismissed upon direction of Chatham-Kent Police Service.
“Chatham-Kent Police assured the schools and the LKDSB that student transportation may safely proceed as scheduled and parents/guardians were permitted to attend the school to pick up students,” Hughes added.
“Student and staff safety is a top priority for the LKDSB and we appreciated everyone’s cooperation during this time. Parents/guardians with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact their child’s school.”
Police officials posted on social media at 3:53 p.m. on Thursday that the lockdown at LKCS in Dresden had been lifted and students were dismissed from school.
“One person has been taken into custody as police continue to investigate,” police officials said on social media.
At 2:38 p.m., police officials said there was a “heavy police presence” around LKCS in Dresden as officers investigated an incident that occurred off school property.
Police officials added at the time that there was no “immediate threat or danger” to staff or students.
Police officials stated on Friday, December 17, 2021 that the investigation continues.
“Police responded to an incident in Dresden involving the threat of violence that allegedly occurred off of school property yesterday afternoon,” police officials stated.
“To ensure public safety, both schools in Dresden were secured. One person was taken into custody however has been released unconditionally at this time as police continue to investigate.”
We’ll provide more details when they become available.
