Daphne police said there was a bomb threat, and it turned out to be a hoax.
K9s were seen sniffing Daphne Middle, law enforcement agencies from both sides of the bay stood guard around the school.Immediately, about 1,000 people total—including students, faculty, and staff-- were evacuated outside and to the elementary school next door.
“I was just in tears because my child actually called several times, but I was busy at work,” said one parent, Rachel Reed. “I was just a nervous wreck.“Obviously I was concerned,” said Tim Lynch. “They said they weren’t releasing kids and then all of a sudden they were releasing them. I think they did a good response; I mean it looks serious.”
“Parents rushed to come pick their child up, and I’m still scratching my head as to why when we send messages out about it being under control,” said Tyler. “They mess up traffic. They mess up law enforcement. I’m a parent. I understand it. They get excited, but they’ve got to trust that we’ve got their children, and we are protecting their children.”
“It presented a problem on several fronts, most of which because we had additional law enforcement trying to come to the scene, and it was slowing them up and getting their simply because of the traffic,” said Sergeant Jason Vannoy.Middle school students resumed class shortly after 1 p.m., and some parents praised law enforcement for the speedy response and keeping their children safe.
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