Tremont superintendent says rumored threat to safety not “credible”

TREMONT, Ill. – The superintendent of Tremont District 702 says rumors of threats to school safety were determined to be not “credible or legitimate.”

25 News reports that Sean Berry sent an email to parents in the district on Thursday about rumors of threats.

He says administrators and police investigated and did not find it credible, adding that the district has a thorough threat assessment process in place.

Berry says the district is encouraging students to speak up if they hear or see something suspicious or concerning.

The full statement:

“Good morning.

There have been rumors circulating recently about a potential threat to school safety at the high school. These rumors have been investigated by administration and law enforcement extensively and are not believed to involve credi