Salem High Issues Safety Protocol After Warning from Police

At around 8:15 a.m. this morning, the Salem Police Department took a report of a runaway juvenile, according to an alert from Lt. Joel Dolan of the police department. Also missing from the residence was a handgun that belonged to the juvenile’s guardian.

The Salem Police Department Patrol Division, Investigative Services Unit, and K9 Unit began an extensive search of the area to locate the juvenile on Sept. 23, 2015, and also notified the Salem School District about the situation.

“The decision was made to activate the district’s shelter in place protocol,” Dolan noted. “At no point were any threats made to any schools, students, or staff. This action was taken out of an abundance of precaution.”

Shortly after the shelter in place was ordered, the juvenile and the firearm were located, according to the alert. The school district was notified and the shelter in place was lifted.

The incident is an active investigation, according to Dolan, and no further information will be released at post time.