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Prineville Today
By the People, for the People
Prineville Schools Respond to Social Media Threat
Police and district increase security after threat aimed at officer and high school
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Crook County School District in Prineville, Oregon announced that a social media threat was made targeting a local police officer and Crook County High School. The district is working with law enforcement, which has increased patrols at the high school and all other district schools.
Why it matters
School threats are taken extremely seriously due to the potential for violence and disruption. The district's quick response to notify families and work with police aims to ensure student and staff safety while minimizing panic and maintaining regular school operations.
The details
According to a message sent to families, the police department notified the school district of the social media threat. Law enforcement is actively responding and will have increased patrols at the high school and all other district schools. The district stated that schools will remain in session with heightened security measures, and families who feel more comfortable may choose to pick up their students early or keep them home.
- The threat was reported to the school district on the morning of February 9, 2026.
The players
Crook County School District
The public school district serving the Prineville, Oregon area.
Prineville Police Department
The law enforcement agency responding to the social media threat in Prineville.
Crook County High School
The high school that was specifically named in the social media threat.
What’s next
The police department is actively investigating the source of the social media threat and will determine if any criminal charges are warranted.
The takeaway
School districts and law enforcement take all threats to student and staff safety extremely seriously, responding quickly to ensure the security of schools while minimizing disruption to regular operations.
