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RAW VIDEO: DeForest police chief talks about “potential threat” made to school district
RAW VIDEO: DeForest police chief talks about "potential threat" made to school district
DEFOREST — Public schools have been closed in DeForest on Friday, September 4th due to what officials are calling "potential threats."
The DeForest School District issued a statement late Thursday saying that an ongoing investigation had revealed "a potential safety issue." It says all schools will be closed Friday. All home games are canceled but away games will take place. Here is the text of that statement:
The DeForest Police Department and Dane County Sheriff's Office are investigating. Law enforcement agencies will search all schools for anything that could jeopardize the safety of students and staff, and will follow up on leads through the weekend.