Police activity near schools prompts emergency procedures

Police activity near schools prompts emergency procedures

THURSDAY, SEPT 20 -- City of Walla Walla Police officers were involved in a standoff this afternoon with a person near the 100 block of W. Maple St. Police closed Maple St. from 3rd to 4th Ave. as a result of this incident.

This high level police activity prompted the school district to take action. Lincoln High School and Garrison Middle School were temporarily placed in lockdown until the police took control of the scene and isolated the incident.

Students riding school buses near this police crime scene were held at the school for pick up by parents. Students walking home near this area were re-directed away from the police scene. District staff members were positioned near corners surrounding this area to divert students away.

Walla Walla Public Schools worked closely with law enforcement officials throughout this situation to ensure communication and emergency procedures were followed. The situation ended at approximately 3 p.m. and then police began clearing the area of law enforcement staff and equipment. 

We take school safety seriously and have plans in place to keep students, staff and visitors safe.