Jefferson County, IL – Rome Grade School was placed on a “soft” lockdown Friday morning after reports of a man acting abnormally north of Dix, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the county’s 911 center received several calls about the individual earlier in the morning. In response, the School Resource Officer assigned to Rome Grade School initiated the precautionary lockdown while authorities investigated the reports.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, there was no immediate threat to students, staff, or the school itself. The lockdown was enacted purely as a safety measure while officers confirmed the situation.
The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the situation has since been resolved and the lockdown has been lifted. Classes have resumed normal operations, and no injuries or incidents were reported.
Residents in the Dix and Rome areas were assured that law enforcement responded quickly to ensure student safety and maintain calm during the precautionary lockdown.
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