Fridley schools credit SRO partnership after anonymous threats prompted multi‑agency response

Fridley Public School District officials said multiple anonymous threats targeting students, staff and the wider community forced the district to cancel classes for two days and suspend evening activities as law enforcement investigated.

Superintendent Dr. Lewis told the school board that the district received “multiple threats” and that the most disruptive period began when officials decided to cancel school at about 2:35 a.m. on the day in question. She said the district’s partnership with the Fridley Police Department helped manage the response and keep the community informed.

The nut graf: District leaders said the coordinated work between district staff and the Fridley Police Department, including school resource officers (SROs), reduced distractions, allowed staff to focus on safety and emotional support, and enabled students to return to campus activities within days.

Lieutenant Titus, who became the supervisor of the SROs on Jan. 1, described the response as intensive. “I think the day that the first threat came in, they…