Goose Creek, South Carolina – On Thursday afternoon, September 12, 2024, a typical day at Goose Creek High School was interrupted when the school was placed on lockdown as a precaution while law enforcement dealt with a reported incident. While law enforcement officials assessed the situation, the Berkeley County School District moved quickly to put its own safety protocols in place, designed to protect the well-being of students, teachers and staff.
Reports of a potential security concern near the school surfaced around 12:30 p.m. The details of the incident are still unknown, but school officials acted quickly to begin the “locks, lights, out of sight” procedure. As a crucial part of the district's emergency response strategy, this method includes locking classrooms, turning off lights and hiding staff members and students from view to reduce visibility and provide optimal protection.
The school system sent emergency messages to parents, assuring them that despite the severity of the situation, every student at Goose Creek High School was safe and present. School administrators stressed that there was no immediate threat to employees or students inside the building and that the lockdown was only a precaution.
A spokesperson for the Berkeley County School District said, “We want to assure the Goose Creek community that every precaution is being taken to keep our students safe. We understand the concern that comes with hearing about a lockdown at your child's school.” “We have lockdown protocols in place for just such circumstances, and we remain in constant communication with local law enforcement as they conduct their investigation.”
