Oklahoma schools face series of threats, prompting police presence [Video]

A series of threats have led to lockdowns, extra patrols and early releases at Oklahoma schools, straining law enforcement resources.Law enforcement tracked a fake threat to Minco Public Schools, originating from Canada.”There was a bomb threat called in,” Sheriff Gary Boggess of the Grady County Sheriff’s Office said. “We tracked a phone down from Canada.” The threat prompted a response from a bomb squad.”We’re going to protect our kids,” Boggess said. “It’s nationwide. It’s everywhere.”But the problem goes beyond Grady County. Sky 5 captured footage of families picking up students early from Southmoore High School after an online threat circulated. The issue has also reached northwest Oklahoma in Woodward.Law enforcement officials said the threats are taking resources that could be utilized to protect Oklahomans. “Part of this is devoting extra manpower,” Major Brad Cowden of the Del City Police Department said. While the threats can be taxing on the departments, …