DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN)– Dothan Police Department and Dothan City Schools are working together to investigate threats made regarding Dothan Preparatory Academy.

On December 1, Dothan Preparatory Academy’s resource officer was notified of the threat, and the District Safety and Security Coordinator began an investigation

Dothan Prepatory Academy said in a release that they treat all threats as though they are serious, and the school has the full support and cooperation of the Dothan Police Department.

Making a threat to a public school can and will have severe consequences for the perpetrator. Please make sure your child is aware of these ramifications and that they understand hoaxes related to campus safety will not be tolerated.

Dothan Prepatory Academy Release

The school did not go into the details of the threat in the release but said they will have an increased number of law enforcement on campus tomorrow, December 2.