MCPS has sent a message to the community recognizing information concerning online threats to safety by a former leader of Hamas calling for a “day of rage” on Friday, October 13th. The full message can be seen below:
“Dear MCPS Families and Staff,
This message is to recognize information online in social media and some news outlets reporting on a call from a former leader of Hamas for a “day of rage” on Friday, Oct. 13. Our Office of Systemwide Safety and Emergency Management is in close contact with and working in tandem with our police partners who report no actionable or verifiable threats referencing the Montgomery County community.
As the MCPS Chief Safety Officer, I wish to remind families that our schools are some of the safest places in our community, where all exterior doors are locked and visitors must enter through our visitor management system. Additionally, all security staff have been advised of this information and will maintain a heightened awareness throughout all schools.
Pamela Wheeler-Taylor
MCPS Chief Safety Officer
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Estimadas familias y personal de MCPS,
Este mensaje es para reconocer la información en línea, en las redes sociales, y algunos medios de comunicación que informan sobre un llamado de un ex líder de Hamás para un “día de ira” el viernes, 13 de octubre. Nuestro Departamento de Seguridad y Gestión de Emergencias de todo el sistema está en estrecho contacto con socios de la policía que reportan que no existen amenazas procesables o verificables que hagan referencia a la comunidad del condado de Montgomery.
Como Director de Seguridad de MCPS, deseo recordarles a las familias que nuestras escuelas son algunos de los lugares más seguros de nuestra comunidad, donde todas las puertas exteriores están cerradas con llave y los visitantes deben ingresar a través de nuestro sistema de gestión de visitantes. Además, todo el personal de seguridad ha sido informado de esta situación y mantendrán una mayor atención en todas las escuelas.
Pamela Wheeler-Taylor
Director de seguridad de MCPS”
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