Law enforcement officers observed a notable presence at the Kleve Vocational College.
A Massive Police Presence at Cleves' Vocational College:
Today saw the unexpected sight of numerous cops patrolling Cleves' largest vocational school. This unexpected presence was a direct response to a peculiar threat the school received over the weekend, according to a police spokesperson.
The authorities took the threat seriously, organizing a show of force on Monday to ensure the safety of teachers and students. Yet, the police suspected it was merely a prank.
Coping with Unease
The presence of police officers, however, raised a few eyebrows. The school's staff decided to maintain a visible presence and monitor the area. The police's presence seemed to be received positively by both the students and teachers.
A conversation with the students revealed that the police assured them they were just being cautious and that the school was well-protected. The school cooperated wholeheartedly with the police throughout the event. In the end, as the police spokesperson confirmed, nothing untoward happened.
The Threat in Question
On Friday, the school administration received a vague threat against the Cleves vocational school. In response, the police were immediately alerted and were on site quickly, ending classes early as a precaution.
The school stated that there was no direct danger to the school operation and classes resumed as usual on Monday. Further information regarding the matter is unavailable due to the ongoing investigation. However, police presence continued on Monday for extra security. At no point was the school community ever in danger.
The School's crisis team
The school's crisis management team responded promptly and professionally to this situation. In an official statement, the school emphasized that they take every threat seriously and address the situation with care. The students and employees of the school social work and school pastoral care were available as points of contact.
Parents with questions or concerns could contact the school management directly.
Cancellation of Classes Unnecessary
If the police had detected a true threat, drastically different measures would have been taken. Thus, canceling classes on Monday was entirely unnecessary. Despite the uncertainty that surrounds such incidents, the police's actions were justified. Fortunately, this incident turned out to be unremarkable. The potential crime was hinted at on Friday without specifying a particular time. Consequently, police were on site at the school that same afternoon, as well as during the vocational classes on Saturday.
Similar incidents have been reported in Rees, Kalkar, and Goch in recent months.
- The authorities, aware of similar incidents happening in Rees, Kalkar, and Goch recently, continued the police presence on Monday as a precautionary measure for education-and-self-development and general-news.
- Despite the conclusion that the threat was likely a prank, the school's crisis team stressed the importance of continual vigilance in matters of crime-and-justice, ensuring the safety of all students and staff.
