Tecumseh, MI – All Tecumseh Public Schools buildings were placed under a ‘shelter in place’ due to a reported threat of violence Tuesday. TPS Superintendent Matt Hilton made the announcement to the community at around Noon. Later on in the afternoon, the district issued an update on the situation:
“We want to update you regarding the shelter-in-place at Tecumseh Public Schools. In coordination with the Tecumseh Police Department and Raisin Township Police Department, law enforcement has identified the individual responsible for the threat against the district. After questioning the former TPS student, authorities determined that the individual did not have the means to carry out the threat. We are relieved to report that all students and staff are safe.
Following this investigation, law enforcement has authorized the district to lift the shelter-in-place, and everyday activities have resumed at all buildings.
We want to clarify that the district was in a shelter-in-place, not a lockdown. A lockdown occurs when a threat is present on campus. During this shelter-in-place, instruction continued as usual, and there was no immediate danger.
We want to thank our staff and students for their composure and cooperation. All activities scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, will proceed as planned.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Matt Hilton – Superintendent of Tecumseh Public Schools”
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