HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A student at South Broward High School in Hollywood was taken into custody Monday morning for causing a disruption at a school function, authorities said.
According to Hollywood police, officers responded to the school, located at 1901 N Federal Highway, following a “security concern.”
Police later confirmed that a student had been detained and all students and staff members were safe.
According to a couple of seniors at the school who spoke with Local 10, a fellow student was going through security but didn’t want to be patted down so he ran into the school.
They said the campus was placed on lockdown as officers searched for the student.
“I was just coming here to pick up my cap and gown because I’m a senior and all and there was police everywhere and I was like, ‘What’s going on everybody?’” Jada Harris said. “I’m standing right there and then the kid -- he jumped over that gate exactly, trying to walk it off all cool, but they got him. They made sure they got him.”
Police said the lockdown has since been lifted and the school day resumed as normal.
They confirmed the student was arrested on a charge of disruption of a school function.
BCPS released the following statement after the incident:
“This morning, a student ran through the school’s metal detector screening area. In response, staff immediately activated their panic button, which initiated a lockdown. The District’s safety protocols worked as designed, and law enforcement responded promptly to assist. We appreciate the quick actions of our staff and the support of our law enforcement partners in helping ensure the safety and security of our students and employees."
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