‘Counter-productive’ social media chat fueled rumours during Eastview Middle School incident: School District
Those in the know are warning the greater school community to be extra careful when it comes to using social media during incidents like the one this week at Eastview Middle School.
Three youth have been arrested in connection to the situation which saw the school put under lockdown on Tuesday afternoon. RCMP also say that a replica firearm was located at the scene.
Officials say social media played a role in spreading misinformation about the incident – before, during and after.
“We actually encourage students not to engage in texting or social media during something like a lockdown because that in and of itself can pose a threat in terms of providing details or creating noise and sound,” says Bruce Buruma, Director of Community Relations, Red Deer Public Schools.