“Hold In Place” Order Issued for Dogwood Elementary in Camdenton

Parents and guardians in the Camdenton School District are notified about a “Hold in Place” order issued for a short time on Wednesday for Dogwood Elementary School.

City Police Chief Jeff Beauchamp says his department was notified about what was reported as some suspicious activity at a small nearby apartment complex prompting the order to be issued.

“Anytime we have anything going on, around the school, you know, it’s very concerning. You know, in today’s society, just never know what’s happening and you know that anything that goes on around the school is always a top priority response.”

Beauchamp also says responding officers were able to talk to other residents in the complex before determining the call to be unfounded and then notifying the school that the “hold in place” was lifted.

A “hold in place” order is a safety measure used where all students and staff remain inside the building and classrooms continuing with regular business while law enforcement investigates any reports of possible danger. It was the second such order issued over the past week or so within the Camdenton School District.

NOTIFICATION SENT TO CAMDENTON PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Camdenton R-III School District

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Student and staff safety is our district’s number one priority.

We want to inform you about a **Hold in Place** that took place today in our building. Due to suspicious activity at a nearby residence, we were advised by local authorities to initiate a **Hold in Place** for the safety of our students and staff.

A **Hold in Place** is a safety measure where all students and staff remain inside the building and continue with their regular schedules. This ensures that everyone remains safe while the situation is addressed.

Once the situation was resolved, we received the all-clear from local authorities, and the hold in place was lifted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.