DeWine Brings Troopers, More Into Threat-Plagued Springfield
September 17, 2024 6:49AM EDT
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine holds a news conference Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at city hall in Springfield, Ohio, (AP Photo/Patrick Aftoora Orsagos)
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Trying to return a sense of normalcy to the city of Springfield, with more bomb threats on Monday.
Governor Mike DeWine announced he is sending 36 state troopers to assist with security at the city’s 18 school buildings.
They will sweep buildings each morning.
All the bomb threats of course have been hoaxes, but DeWine says he wants the kids back in their classrooms, with parents feeling they are safe.
DeWine says most of the threats are coming from other countries. one in particular.
Still, bomb detection dogs from the Department of Public Safety are being brought into the city.
The governor is also asking Ohio Homeland Security to assess the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the city.