Albany High security update

Albany High School is reviewing its security procedures after a knife was discovered during an altercation between two students Tuesday afternoon.

Albany High implemented security measures for about 90 minutes Tuesday, including a precautionary lockdown from approximately 12:50-1:35 p.m., following the altercation.

The Albany Police Department responded to assist the building’s security staff in this incident. There were no injuries, and the police took the students involved into custody. Albany High also will follow the Student Code of Conduct in response to the incident.

Following the lockdown, the school transitioned to hold-in-place procedures until resuming regular operations at about 2:15 p.m.

Albany High is continuing to review the incident and its security procedures.

"The safety and security of all of our students and employees is critically important throughout our school district," said Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams. "We are reviewing all aspects of Tuesday's incident and will address the need for any new procedures that we determine are necessary."