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Ames students given extra security after anonymous school threat

Ames students given extra security after anonymous school threat
WEBVTT ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS WERE AT AMES HIGH SCHOOL TODAY BECAUSE OF A REPORTED THREAT. POLICE SAY IT CAME FROM AN OUT OF STATE CALLER WHO WAS USING AN ANONYMOUS APP. THEY HAVEN’T FOUND A DIRECT CONNECTION TO ANY AMES STUDENTS, BUT THE POLICE SAY THEY ARE FOLLOWING
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Ames students given extra security after anonymous school threat
Authorities assigned additional police officers at Ames High School on Monday following a reported threat to students.The Ames Police Department said the threat came from an out-of-state caller using an anonymous app.Police said they have not found a direct connection between the threat and Ames High School students, but they are following leads.The department said additional officers were placed at the school as a precaution.

Authorities assigned additional police officers at Ames High School on Monday following a reported threat to students.

The Ames Police Department said the threat came from an out-of-state caller using an anonymous app.

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Police said they have not found a direct connection between the threat and Ames High School students, but they are following leads.

The department said additional officers were placed at the school as a precaution.