Joliet, IL – Joliet Central High School was placed under a security protocol Thursday after police activity occurred near the campus, according to district officials.
The “Secure Building, Teach and Hold” protocol began earlier in the day under the direction of the Joliet Police Department. During this time, all exterior doors were locked, no one was allowed to enter or exit the building, and students remained in their classrooms while teaching continued.
According to the district, the precaution was prompted by a police pursuit of a suspect in close proximity to the school. Officials stressed that students and staff inside Joliet Central were safe throughout the incident.
By Thursday afternoon, the district confirmed the security order had been lifted. “School operations have returned to normal, and students and staff have resumed their regular schedules,” the district said in a statement.
Parents were advised not to come to the school during the lockdown, as entry was restricted and authorities were focused on safety procedures.
Joliet Township High School District officials thanked families for their cooperation and emphasized that the safety of students and staff remains their top priority.
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