Kendall County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's Office Investigates Possible Threat Of School Violence

Press release from Kendall County Sheriff's Office:

03/15/2022 3:15 PM

For Immediate Release

For Immediate Release

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Possible Threat of School Violence

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Possible Threat of School Violence

Kendall County, IL (March 15, 2022, 4:15 PM)

Deputies were made aware of a possible threat made toward students of Lisbon Grade School, in Lisbon, IL.  An investigation began immediately and deputies responded to the school to ensure the safety of the students and staff.  After speaking with numerous students, staff, and parents, no credible threat was determined to exist.

On the afternoon of March 14th, 2022, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of the possible threat by administrators at Lisbon Grade School.  The Sheriff’s Office worked in cooperation with the Lisbon Community Consolidated School District to thoroughly investigate the threat.   As a result of the investigation, numerous people were spoken with to determine what occurred.  It was discovered no threatening statements or comments were made towards any of the students or staff at the school.  The investigation determined no credible threat exists to students or staff at Lisbon Grade School, and there has been no criminal activity identified in relation to this investigation.     

We ask that anyone with information relating to school safety or threats of school violence please report those concerns to your local law enforcement agency.  You can also report concerns to the Illinois School Violence Tipline at 1-800-477-0024.

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Contact:          Deputy Dan Briars #95

Phone:             (630) 465-2067

Email:             dbriars@co.kendall.il.us

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