Police investigation determines threat against MFL MarMac is not credible
An investigation by the Mar-Mac Police Department determined a threat against MFL MarMac High School for Monday, Sept. 16 was not credible.
In a press release shared on Facebook the following day, the police department said it received a report of a social media threat against the school district on Friday evening, Sept. 13. A threat assessment was conducted immediately to identify and address potential threats to school security, particularly concerning the safety of staff and students.
According to the press release, a threat assessment:
•Determines if a student or situation poses a threat of violence, self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
•Collects relevant information about the student or situation.
•Evaluates the situation and determines if there is a threat.
•Implements a plan to reduce the threat or prevent harm.
•Identifies and addresses safety concerns to improve the overall security of the school.
“A threat assessment is distinct from a criminal or disciplinary investigation. It is a fact-based process aimed at understanding the situation and finding ways to mitigate safety concerns,” the press release stated.
Police said the MFL MarMac High School student accused of making the threat was immediately identified and located at their residence in the city of Marquette. The student, along with their parents and guardian, participated in an interview and cooperated with the assessment process. They provided pertinent information to the investigators regarding the situation to help determine whether a threat existed.
Based on the initial assessment, it was the opinion of investigators that the reported threat was not credible.
As the investigation continues, the Mar-Mac Police Department said it “will work to determine the source of the reported threat and how it came to be. Investigators will continue to conduct follow-up conversations with the student(s) involved, school personnel and other necessary agencies.”
MFL MarMac held homecoming kickoff activities at the high school on Sunday night, Sept. 15, as planned and also operated as normal on Monday, Sept. 16.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we are committed to maintaining a secure and supportive environment,” said superintendent Tim Dugger in a statement to MFL MarMac families, staff and community members.
