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An investigation revealed there was no evidence to support an ‘unauthorized’ person was in a Pittsburgh elementary school last week.VIDEO ABOVE: Pittsburgh Carmalt school during lockdown On Sept. 12, Carmalt PreK-8 was locked down and later evacuated following the report of a suspicious person inside the building.Police went room-to-room, searching the school on Breining Street but did not find the unknown man.A week after the scare, officials say the claims of that unknown person were found to be unsubstantiated. Officials say surveillance footage was searched through and numerous interviews were done to make the determination.One report of a person spotted was later revealed to be a staff member.In a letter to parents, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wayne N. Walters writes: “While this may provide some answers, we acknowledge the gravity of the situation and the fear it may have caused.”The letter continues to address the concern over the crisis response and communication following the incident:”Please know that every report of a potential threat is taken with the utmost seriousness, and we will continue to act swiftly to protect our students, staff, and families.”The school states they are committed to improving safety measure. School cameras are being reviewed, as are the placement of those cameras. “While the outcome of the investigation did not confirm the initial reports, we believe that the steps taken were necessary given the circumstances,” Walters writes. “We regret any distress this incident may have caused and remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety in our schools. We hope this conclusion brings some closure and reassurance.”
An investigation revealed there was no evidence to support an ‘unauthorized’ person was in a Pittsburgh elementary school last week.
VIDEO ABOVE: Pittsburgh Carmalt school during lockdown
On Sept. 12, Carmalt PreK-8 was locked down and later evacuated following the report of a suspicious person inside the building.
Police went room-to-room, searching the school on Breining Street but did not find the unknown man.
A week after the scare, officials say the claims of that unknown person were found to be unsubstantiated.
Officials say surveillance footage was searched through and numerous interviews were done to make the determination.
One report of a person spotted was later revealed to be a staff member.
In a letter to parents, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wayne N. Walters writes: “While this may provide some answers, we acknowledge the gravity of the situation and the fear it may have caused.”
The letter continues to address the concern over the crisis response and communication following the incident:
“Please know that every report of a potential threat is taken with the utmost seriousness, and we will continue to act swiftly to protect our students, staff, and families.”
The school states they are committed to improving safety measure. School cameras are being reviewed, as are the placement of those cameras.
“While the outcome of the investigation did not confirm the initial reports, we believe that the steps taken were necessary given the circumstances,” Walters writes. “We regret any distress this incident may have caused and remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety in our schools. We hope this conclusion brings some closure and reassurance.”
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