Clovis West, Fort Washington on Lockdown After Suspicious Call
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Update at 12:52 p.m.
Fort Washington Elementary has been moved to a shelter-in-place order. Clovis West High School is still on lockdown after a suspicious call was made to the school.
Here is an updated message from the Clovis Unified School District:
“Please be aware that we are still in lockdown while investigating a suspicious phone call made regarding our school. We are working with both CUSD Police Department and Fresno Police Department to investigate. We will send more updates as needed.
“During a lockdown, students and staff are kept inside, with doors locked and lights off. Police are leading the on-campus response and no one can enter or leave our site while in lockdown.
“To keep roads clear for law enforcement, please do not come to campus during this lockdown event. We will send updates with more information after students are secure inside.
“If this lockdown is prolonged, additional updates will be sent to you throughout. You can find details, and news of safety procedures and your role during such events on our website: https://www.cusd.com/school-safety
“Thank you for your patience as we first focus on our students, secure campus and return to you with more information soon.”
Original Story
A suspicious call to Clovis West High School prompted a lockdown Friday. Due to the proximity, Fort Washington Elementary is also on lockdown.
The Fresno Police Department said officers were called to the campus at 11:59 a.m. and are assisting Clovis Unified School District officials.
The district said standard safety protocols are being followed as officials work with partner agencies.
Message From Clovis Unified
“Hello Clovis West Families, please be aware that we are in lockdown while investigating a suspicious phone call made regarding our school. During a lockdown, students and staff are kept inside, with doors locked and lights off.
“Police are leading the on-campus response and no one can enter or leave our site while in lockdown. To keep roads clear for law enforcement, please do not come to campus during this lockdown event.
“We will send updates with more information after students are secure inside. If this lockdown is prolonged, additional updates will be sent to you throughout.
“You can find details, and news of safety procedures and your role during such events on our website: https://www.cusd.com/school-safety
“Thank you for your patience as we first focus on our students, secure campus and return to you with more information soon.”
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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