Today we had several high school students playing with nerf guns, splatter guns and BB guns around town in public places or vehicles. While we understand those involved are just having fun, some of these toys look exactly like a real firearm.

Due to recent events, people are understandably hyper vigilant about the possibility of firearms in public or near churches, schools, and other mass gatherings. A look-alike toy gun was spotted today in public and we were very lucky to avoid a lockdown situation today.

Parents – please talk to your students and let them know public locations are not appropriate places to play with look-alike toys. Below is a picture of a BB gun similar to the one being passed around today. It looks just like the .223 we keep racked in the squad car.

Thank you.