School Resource Officer investigating threat of violence at middle school: On September 8, the school resource officer (SRO) at Davis Middle School was made aware of a statement a student made about committing an act of violence at the school. The SRO initiated an investigation, the student’s parents were contacted, and a home visit was conducted. In accordance with Maryland law, the student cannot be charged criminally due to their age, but does face disciplinary consequences from the CCPS. Parents are urged to talk with their children about the consequences of making threats of violence. PFC Miedzinski is investigating.

Knife recovered from student at middle school: On September 8 at 12:30 p.m., students at Matthew Henson Middle School notified a teacher of a student who was showing a knife to classmates. The knife was recovered and a school resource officer initiated an investigation. At this time, there is no indication that a threat was made. In accordance with Maryland law, the student cannot be charged criminally due to their age, but does face disciplinary consequences from the CCPS. Parents are urged to talk with their children about the dangers and consequences of bringing weapons to school. PFC Quigley is investigating.