Friday, September 22, 2023
By LEANDRA ROLLE
Tribune Staff Reporter
lrolle@tribunemedia.net
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force will provide extra security to Queen’s College today after threats were made against the school on social media.
In a letter sent to parents, the school said the people who made the threats were arrested.
The school said the arrests came after two students from a neighbouring campus were found on the school’s premises last week before faculty forced them to leave.
It is not clear why the students were on the campus. The school said they were arrested after the police were alerted.
“These developments are a testament to the effectiveness of the close partnership between Queen’s College and our law enforcement agencies,” the school said.
“To enhance security, the police have generously offered to be present on our campus over the next few days. This additional precautionary measure aims to provide reassurance to our community.”
“Our internal investigations have been completed, and we have implemented extra security measures. Queen’s College remains a safe and nurturing environment for your children’s education and well-being.”
“We understand that these events may have been unsettling for both students and parents, and we appreciate your patience and support throughout this process. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school administration, who are here to assist you. In challenging times, our community must stand together.”
“Queen’s College continues to be a safe and caring place for all, dedicated to providing a quality education in a secure environment.”
Calls to the school went unanswered up to press time yesterday. Some parents complained that they could not reach school officials. The nature of the threat against the school was also unclear.
One parent said: “They have said there was a threat without saying what the threat was. They are reassuring about the safety - but if everything is safe, why is there the need for the extra police presence? They could be more forthcoming.”
Comments
John says...
Yes , if the school beent to the extent of involving police and having persons arrested, then students and parents should be informed of the nature of the threat. For a threat to be valid, the persons making the threat have to have the capability if carrying it out. And in these ‘crazy times’, understandably security of students and others at the school it on the campus is priority number one. But you can’t defend effectively from a threat if you don’t know what it s. And the implications are that students from another school are involved.
Posted 22 September 2023, 3:17 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Yes , if the school went to the extent of involving police and having persons arrested, then students and parents should be informed of the nature of the threat. For a threat to be valid, the persons making the threat have to have the capability if carrying it out. And in these ‘crazy times’, understandably security of students and others at the school it on the campus is priority number one. But you can’t defend effectively from a threat if you don’t know what it s. And the implications are that students from another school are involved.
Posted 22 September 2023, 3:18 p.m. Suggest removal
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