An old and “barely identifiable” piece of a bullet was found by a student on a playground at a Georgetown elementary school Monday morning, officials said.
The student reported the discovery to teachers, prompting the district to begin an investigation and contact Georgetown Police. School Resource Officer Taylor Ford and the police department’s firearms instructor determined the bullet was a spent round that had been “exposed to the elements for a prolonged period of time,” Chief David Sedgwick and Superintendent Margo Ferrick said in a joint statement.
Police determined there was no threat to students and teachers at the school or to the school’s neighbors, according to the statement.
“I recognize the anxiety that you may feel when receiving news of this nature, so I want to communicate this information to you as quickly as possible,” Ferrick said. “I couldn’t be prouder of this response. The student shared the discovery with their teacher, and Georgetown Police promptly attended and accurately assessed the threat posed by the object.”
Sedgwick, the police chief, added that “safety at schools is a collaborative effort.”
“I would like to once again thank the school leadership for leaving nothing to chance, and parents for their role in educating children about the importance of remaining vigilant,” Sedgwick said.
