Asheboro High School students forced to evacuate campus due to bomb threat; Here’s what happened
Asheboro High School in Randolph County was met with a serious security scare on Friday when a bomb threat was reported. However, swift action by law enforcement agencies ensured the safety of the students and staff. This article provides an account of the incident and the subsequent actions taken to ensure the security of the school.
The Threat and Response
The alarm was raised at 9:21 a.m. when the Asheboro Police Department received a call from an individual claiming to have placed bombs inside the school. The caller further added the ominous threat of being armed and willing to enter the premises. The response to such threats demands a rapid and coordinated effort, and that's precisely what happened.
The School Resource Officer assigned to Asheboro High School was immediately alerted, and additional Asheboro Police units rushed to the scene. The safety of the students and staff was paramount, leading to the immediate evacuation of the high school. Simultaneously, all other Asheboro City schools went into a shelter-in-place protocol, taking precautions to ensure their safety.
Thorough Inspection and All-Clear Signal
A meticulous search of Asheboro High School was conducted by law enforcement officials, who were determined to ensure the absence of any explosive devices or potential suspects within the premises. After a thorough inspection, the good news arrived — no devices were found, and there were no suspects in the school. Importantly, it was confirmed that there was no active shooter situation at any point during this incident.
Returning to Normalcy
With the all-clear signal, Asheboro City School students on all campuses were able to resume their school day as usual. Dismissal occurred at the scheduled time,
