{"id":63303,"date":"2026-03-23T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=63303"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:30:00","slug":"east-hants-rcmp-issues-statement-after-rumours-circulate-of-student-bringing-firearm-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=63303","title":{"rendered":"East Hants RCMP issues statement after rumours circulate of student bringing firearm to school"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ENFIELD:<\/strong> In light of posts that a student had taken a firearm to school, East Hants RCMP issued the following to The Laker News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Const. Andrew Ouellette, is one of the the school community resource officers with East Hants RCMP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He issued the following about the dangers of speculating and spreading rumours on social media in light of recent posts alleging a student had taken a firearm to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommunity group pages and social media chatter can spread inaccuracies quickly and many people choose to treat these as being truthful,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He recommends the public consider the following related to reading, posting or sharing online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public safety risk:<\/strong> Spreading unverified details puts people at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community harm:<\/strong> Misinformation and unverified reports of danger create unnecessary fear and anxiety, impacting everyday life for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victim\/witness harm: <\/strong>Speculating about the circumstances of victims or their families can heighten distress during traumatic situations. Consider the impact of unverified claims on victims, witnesses, and the community at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rely on official sources:<\/strong> Only share information provided directly by police or verified official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verify before commenting or sharing:<\/strong> Avoid repeating rumours or assumptions, especially on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be skeptical:<\/strong> Look at information online with a “touch of skepticism,” even if it comes from a perceived trusted source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Privacy concerns: <\/strong>For incidents involving youth, if you have some knowledge of an occurrence as a witness or victim, do not divulge the youth(s) identity, or call them or their family out online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are privacy laws in place that protect the identity of youths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report directly to police:<\/strong> If you have information about an incident, contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers, rather than posting it publicly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEast Hants RCMP emphasizes that while they appreciate public vigilance, community safety is best supported by sharing only accurate, fact-based information,\u201d said Const. Ouellette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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