Statesboro Police Chief Mike Broadhead has confirmed that all Statesboro and Bulloch County schools are SAFE. Multiple law enforcement agencies from the region responded to reports of an active shooter in schools in Savannah and Brunswick this morning. This has been confirmed as a hoax by the FBI.
As a precaution, Chief Broadhead has increased police presence at all city schools as has Sheriff Noel Brown for all county schools. He also said all schools have been asked to increase security measures today as a precaution as well.
According to Broadhead, the FBI shared with him that this hoax is becoming more common throughout the country and on the east coast.
Grice Connect will continue to monitor this situation and will immediately report any changes or concerns.
Bulloch Schools Statement to Families
"We want you to know that we are aware and are monitoring the possible safety situations in Savannah and other possible coastal area schools this morning. Official agencies are reporting that this information is a hoax; however, as a precaution we are remaining vigilant, following our established safety protocols, and keeping in close contact with law enforcement as we continue our normal school operations for today. Thank you for your support," Charles Wilson, Superintendent of Bulloch County Schools.
