Police Investigation Triggers Hold and Secure at Paris, Ont. School
A police investigation prompted a hold and secure at Holy Family Catholic Elementary School in Alliston, Ontario, on Wednesday morning. The precautionary measure was implemented to ensure the safety of students and staff while authorities conducted their inquiry in the vicinity.
According to local law enforcement, the incident began around 10:30 a.m. when police responded to a report in the area near the school. As a safety protocol, the school was placed under a hold and secure, meaning all exterior doors were locked, and no one was allowed to enter or leave the building. Normal classroom activities continued inside.
Parents were notified via the school's automated communication system, and many arrived at the scene to check on their children. The hold and secure was lifted approximately an hour later after police determined there was no ongoing threat.
Details of the police investigation have not been released, but authorities confirmed that the situation was resolved without incident. The school resumed regular operations following the all-clear.
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is part of the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board. The board expressed gratitude to first responders for their swift action and to families for their cooperation.
This incident comes amid a broader context of heightened awareness around school safety protocols across the region. Hold and secure procedures are standard practice in many school boards to protect students during potential external threats.
