School Lockdown Lifted
Oak Forest High School Cleared By Police After Threat Investigation Proves Negative
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Bremen High School District 228 said the lockdown followed a police call of a “specific nature,” providing more detail about what prompted the response without disclosing the call’s contents.
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ABC7’s Chopper 7 was overhead at about noon as the police operation unfolded.
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Bremen High School District 228 praised the immediate response, saying, “The safety and security of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. We thank our police department and our school officials for their immediate response.”
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The city identified the police unit conducting the search as the department’s Special Emergency Response Team, or SERT.
Oak Forest High School in suburban Chicago was locked down Tuesday morning after police received a possible threat. The South Suburban Emergency Response Team swept the building room-by-room with officers carrying long guns and a K-9 unit, according to ABC7. Authorities found no threat, no one was injured, and the school dismissed students early.
The Bremen High School District 228 called it a police matter of "specific nature" but declined to reveal what prompted the response. The district stated: "The safety and security of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. We thank our police department and our school officials for their immediate response." ABC7's helicopter was overhead as officers conducted the search at noon.
Tactical Police Response Clears the School
The South Suburban Emergency Response Team, known as SERT, arrived and systematically cleared Oak Forest High School room-by-room. Officers were armed with long guns and accompanied by at least one K-9, showing the seriousness of the initial call. The operation lasted several hours before authorities confirmed the building was safe and no threat existed.
District Prioritizes Student Safety and Swift Action
Bremen High School District 228 emphasized that student safety was the priority during the incident. The district praised both police and school officials for responding immediately to the threat report. Officials allowed parents to pick up students early as the situation was resolved, preventing panic while maintaining security.
Nature of the Threat Remains Undisclosed
Police have not revealed what the initial call contained or who made it. The district only said it was a police matter of "specific nature." This decision to withhold details is common in ongoing school safety investigations to protect privacy and avoid copycat threats.
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