FeedsLockdown lifted at Meads Mill Middle School in Northville
Police and school officials in Northville Township said a lockdown at Meads Mill Middle School on Thursday was a precautionary measure.
Township police chief John Werth said the lock down was instituted after a parent left a threatening voice mail on the school’s phone system.
“It was a dispute between an ex-husband and his ex-wife,” said Werth. “We investigated it and determined that there was no threat to the school or the children.
“The school did a lock down just to be safe,” he added.
The dispute was an ongoing custody matter between the two adults, Werth said. Township police have had ongoing dealings with the pair.
The lock down was instituted during the early part of the school day. Led by Larry Demeter, the township D.A.R.E. officer, police maintained a strong presence at the school during the morning. Access to the school was carefully monitored by police and school officials, who also ensured a sense of heightened supervision during breaks between classes.
The lockdown was cancelled after lunch.
Parents were kept in the loop throughout the process, according to Meads Mill Principal Susan Meyer.
In a letter sent home with students, she said the lockdown was precautionary and that the school and police worked well together throughout the incident.
“Our students and staff followed the directions as they were given,” she wrote. “Please know that we will always err to the side of caution for the safety of our students and staff.”
Werth said he was pleased with the way the incident worked out, too.
“The school district has always worked well with us,” he said.
