'DHS' Threat In Dearborn Turns Out To Be False Alarm

DEARBORN, MI – A report of a threatening social media post turned about to be unfounded, according to message from Dearborn High School principal Adam Martin. The threat, which referenced "DHS," was investigated by the Dearborn Police, who determined it did not originate in Michigan and was more than a week old.

The report, however, occurred just as students were arriving for school on Monday morning. Several additional Dearborn police officers came to the school to assist, according to the letter to parents, which was posted on the Dearborn High School web site later Monday.

While the social media post turned out to be a false alarm for the local school, students and teachers, the episode demonstrated the importance of open communication between students, parents and school staff, Martin said.

"The social media post provided to Dearborn Police showed how important it is for students, parents, and community members to share information with authorities so that a proper investigation can be carried out," Martin said. He noted that the schools and police have "a strong partnership."

Martin also noted that when threats are received, real or not, they be handled appropriately and that "we do not create more panic by sharing inaccurate information before all the facts are known."

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