7/24/2019 Bryant Police statement

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Bryant Pol ice Department312 Roya Lane Bryant, AR 72022

Phon e: (501) 943-0943 Fax: (501) 943-0977

J.W. Plouch Mark Kizer

Captain Chief Of Police

On Thursday 2/11/16, Bryant School Resource Officers took a report in reference to a 17 year old juvenile at

the Bryant High School who made a statement while in class in reference to an active shooter. The statement

was reported to the school administration and School Resource Officers, where it was investigated thoroughly.

It was determined that there was no validity to the statement. The student that made this comment has beendealt with through the school but no charges are being filed at this time.

We want the parents of the Bryant School district to know that the Bryant Police Department takes threats veryserious. The safety of all the students in our schools is and has always been our highest priority. If a threat is

made or even a statement that sounds like a threat, it will be investigated and the source of that threat will be

dealt with accordingly as in this case.

It was also brought to our attention during the investigation about some photos that have been circulated around

social media regarding this incident. During this investigation it was determined that these photos are

completely unrelated to the statement made by the student and were made prior to 2/11/16.