A letter sent to Redlands Unified parents on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, from Superintendent Juan Cabral about a loaded handgun found the day before at the middle school.
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Redlands Unified letter about handgun at Cope Middle School
A letter sent to Redlands Unified parents on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, from Superintendent Juan Cabral about a loaded handgun found the day before at the middle school.
File uploaded by Beau Yarbrough, reporter for the Redlands Daily Facts/Southern California News Group.
A letter sent to Redlands Unified parents on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, from Superintendent Juan Cabral about a loaded handgun found the day before at the middle school.
File uploaded by Beau Yarbrough, reporter for the Redlands Daily Facts/Southern California News Group.
Redlands Unified School District
Office of the Superintendent
P.O. Box 3008 « Redlands, California 92373-1508 « (909) 748-6711 # FAX (909) 307-5312
Dear Redlands USD Families,
T would like to address two situations that occurred at Cope Middle School yesterday that have
impacted our community.
School administration was made aware of a concerning phone call regarding a potential bomb
threat to the school. School personnel immediately notified RPD, who provided guidance and
support to complete all necessary protocols. During the event, classes were able to continue
without interruption
While RPD was still at Cope Middle School, one of our school Safety Officers was notified by a
Cope MS student that a student threw away something suspicious in one of the restroom trash
cans. The Safety Officer responded immediately by securing the restroom, and after a quick search
found a loaded handgun. School administration immediately notified and worked with the
Redlands Police Department to retrieve the gun and to identify, isolate, and search the two students
involved. The school was deemed safe and secure.
‘The students received guidance and counseling, and the school is addressing disciplinary matters
administratively. Subsequently, the students involved were transported to juvenile hall. As of
today, it is still an ongoing investigation that the District and school are closely working with
Redlands Police Department.
We understand that these situations can be unsettling, and we appreciate your understanding and
cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. The swift action taken by our
dedicated Safety team, Redlands Police Department, and administration to address this matter
underscores our commitment to maintaining a secure educational environment. Rest assured that
the safety and security of our students remain our highest priority.
Lastly, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the courageous student who spoke with our Safety
Officer and shared what they saw near the restroom. We would like to encourage families and
students to continue to report any incidents regarding information of possible threats to student
safety.
For the most credible source of information and updates, please visit the Redlands Police
Department website at https://www.cityofredlands.org/post/school-safety-updates.
Respectfully,
PECUE
Juan Cabral
SuperintendentRedlands Unified School District
Office of the Superintendent
P.O. Box 3008 » Redlands, California 92373-1508 « (909) 748-6711 « FAX (909) 307-5312
November 15, 2023
Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Redlands:
Me gustaria abordar dos situaciones que ocurrieron ayer en la escuela secundaria Cope y que
han impactado a nuestra comunidad.
La administracién de la escuela tuvo conocimiento de una llamada telefénica preocupante sobre
una posible amenaza de bomba a la escuela. El personal de la escuela notificé de inmediato al
Departamento de Policia de Redlands, quien brindé orientacién y apoyo para completar todos
los protocolos necesarios. Durante el evento las clases pudieron continuar sin interrupcién.
Mientras la policia de Redlands todavia estaba en la escuela secundaria Cope, un estudiante de
Cope notificé a uno de nuestros oficiales de seguridad escolar que un estudiante habia tirado
algo sospechoso en uno de los botes de basura del bafio. El Oficial de Seguridad respondié
mediatamente asegurando el bafio y después de una busqueda répida encontré una pistola
cargada. La administracién de la escuela notificé de inmediato y trabajé con el Departamento de
Policia de Redlands para recuperar el arma e identificar, aislar y registrar a los dos estudiantes
involucrados. La escuela se consideré segura y protegida.
Los estudiantes recibieron orientacién y asesoramiento, y la escuela est abordando los asuntos
disciplinarios administrativamente. Posteriormente, los estudiantes involucrados fueron
trasladados al centro de menores. Hasta el dia de hoy, todavia hay una investigaci6n en curso de
que el Distrito y la escuela estan trabajando estrechamente con el Departamento de Policia de
Redlands.
Entendemos que estas situaciones pueden ser inquietantes y apreciamos su comprensién y
cooperacién mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. La rapida
accién tomada por nuestro dedicado equipo de seguridad, el Departamento de Policia de
Redlands y la administracién para abordar este asunto subraya nuestro compromiso de
mantener un entorno educativo seguro. Tenga la seguridad de que la seguridad de nuestros
estudiantes sigue siendo nuestra maxima prioridad.
Por ultimo, extendemos nuestro més sincero agradecimiento al valiente estudiante que hablo
con nuestro Oficial de Seguridad y compartié lo que vio cerca del bario. Nos gustaria animar a las
familias y a los estudiantes a que sigan informando cualquier incidente relacionado con
informacién sobre posibles amenazas a la seguridad de los estudiantes.Para obtener la fuente mas creible de informacin y actualizaciones, visite el sitio web del
Departamento de Policia de Redlands en https://www.cityofredlands.org/post/school-safety-
updates,
Respetuosamente,
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‘Superintendent