By Alliance Police Department
ALLIANCE, Neb. - Alliance High School has been cleared by law enforcement personnel and deemed safe following today’s bomb threat investigation.
The Alliance Police Department would like to thank all responding agencies for their assistance and coordinated response, including the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Technicians, Scottsbluff bomb technicians, Alliance Fire Department, and additional assisting agencies.
The investigation has determined this incident to be a false call and part of an apparent swatting trend that has impacted multiple communities across the region today.
The safety of our students, school staff and community remains our highest priority. We appreciate the patience, cooperation and professionalism shown by school officials, parents, students and responding personnel throughout the incident.
All further communication regarding school operations for tomorrow and any additional school-related information will come directly from Alliance Public Schools.