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“After review, the matter is being handled internally, and no criminal charges will be filed,” Watertown police said.
A person photographed at the Perkins School for the Blind. Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe
Watertown police responded to a threat against the Perkins School for the Blind on Thursday morning, the department said.
At 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Perkins School for the Blind went into lockdown following an online threat, the school told Boston.com.
Police, alongside Perkins School staff, responded quickly to “assess the information, determine the credibility of the threat, and ensure the safety of the school community,” the Watertown Police Department said in a Facebook post.
“The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community remain our absolute priority,” the school said.
The situation has been resolved, with no current danger to the Perkins School community, according to police.
“After review, the matter is being handled internally, and no criminal charges will be filed,” Watertown police said.
Due to “sensitive information and student privacy considerations,” police will not release further information, the department said.
The Watertown school was the first of its kind in the US and has notable alumni like Helen Keller.
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