Police Will Continue Increased Presence Around Joliet Township Schools

JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Police Department will continue to increase its presence around Joliet Township District 204 schools due to a shots fired incident Friday in the parking lot at Joliet West.

District 204 Director of Community Relations Kristine Schlismann said in a release that the police presence will include school parking lots during student arrival and dismissal.

“In addition, students will undergo metal detecting upon entry to school until further notice,” Schlismann said. “Please know that these extra precautions are in place for ease of mind and are not due to any specific elements of the police investigation.”

A heightened police presence occurred Saturday evening during dances at Joliet West and Joliet Central.

District 204 is continuing to work with the Joliet Police Department as it continues its investigation, Schlismann said. As of Sunday, no arrests have been made. The district urges parents to talk to their children to see if they have any information pertinent to the investigation.

“The safety of our students, staff and community are always our first priority,” Schlismann said.

Any information District 204 learns that pertains to safety will continue to be communicated to students and parents.