Maryland Schools Placed On 'Secure' Due To Police Activity

Two schools in Carroll County were placed “on secure” due to police activity in the area, officials said.

South Carroll High School and Winfield Elementary were placed on secure, which means outside doors are locked and students and staff will remain inside the building.
Photo Credit: *Carroll County Public Schools*

10/12/2022 12:42 p.m.

An alert was issued to the community shortly before noon on Wednesday, Oct. 12 advising that Winfield Elementary School on Salem Bound Road and South Carroll High School on West Liberty Road in Westminster were on alert due to the police activity.

“On secure” means that the outside doors are locked and students and staff are to stay in the building, according to school officials.

Extra security was also provided at both schools until the situation could be cleared up. Deputies from the sheriff’s office have not stated why they are responding to the area.

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