SALINA – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigate a reported threat at
Kansas Wesleyan University.
A statement was made by a family member of a student that had been dismissed from a school activity, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney.
The threatening statement, which was made by phone, was a non-specific statement directed at school officials that could be interpreted as a threat.
“There were no specific actions against the school made within that statement,” Sweeney said.
The Salina Police Department was notified of the statement within the last two days.
“We’re working closely with Kansas Wesleyan to make sure the school is safe,” he said.
On Wednesday, the school emailed students a message in conjunction with the Clery (notice of campus security) Act, according to school spokesperson Paula Hermann.
“We are issuing a timely notification that specific officers of the institution have received a verbal threat by an out of state non-student.
The threat is related to a specific incident and is not racially motivated. We believe the campus community is safe and our security personnel are fully aware of the situation.
Students are advised to call 911 if they see anything suspicious.
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SALINA -Officials at Kansas Wesleyan University took steps to protect students and staff after report of a threat at the school, according to school spokesperson Paula Herrmann.
On Wednesday, the school emailed students a message in conjunction with the Clery (notice of campus security) Act, according to Hermann.
“We are issuing a timely notification that specific officers of the institution have received a verbal threat by an out of state non-student.
The threat is related to a specific incident and is not racially motivated. We believe the campus community is safe and our security personnel are fully aware of the situation.”
Students are advised to call 911 if they see anything suspicious.
“We have very good campus security and a great relationship with Salina police,” said Hermann.