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There was never threat to public safety at Twin Lakes: OPP

Investigation into Tuesday incident is now complete, say police
OrilliaMatters Staff
twin lakes lockdown officer on guard
An OPP officer, armed with a shotgun, stands guard outside Twin Lakes Secondary School Tuesday morning. Dave Dawson/OrilliaMatters

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORILLIA - On May 7, 2019 members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to Twin Lakes Secondary School (TLSS) in the City of Orillia, shortly after 9 a.m., to assist with a threat to the school.

TLSS was placed on lockdown after a student reported seeing two adult males inside the school. One of those males was reported to have had a firearm.

Members of the Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Central Region Canine (K9), Central Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), along with officers from other areas attended to assist in ensuring the safety of the students and staff members.

Police conducted a thorough investigation and have determined that there was never a threat to public safety.

Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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