WHILE heeding the advice of Sheriff Security Company, School of the Nations kept its doors closed last week and ensured a number of security measures are in place ahead of its re-opening on Monday.

Following the shooting of the school’s principal, Dr. Brian O’Toole, last Sunday night, the security firm announced that it would be providing services to the school at no cost in a bid to get things back to normalcy.

At a meeting last Monday following the shooting of its director, the school’s administration had planned to re-open the school on Tuesday, but was strongly advised against the move for a number of reasons, which all hinged on security concerns by the parents and teachers at the school.

The recommendations stemmed from a series of threats levelled against the school. The parents wanted a comprehensive sweep of the facility for offensive weapons and substances including guns and explosives. Today, the police will be conducting this sweep around the school.

Since its closure, the school has also done some amount of work to beef-up security on campus. Persons entering the school’s compound will be thoroughly checked for weapons and illicit substances. Police will also be patrolling around the school to ensure the safety and security of students and teachers.

Sheriff Security Chief Executive Officer, Ameir Ahmad, told this publication that he will be seeking to continue offering support to the management of Nations and all other stakeholders who wish to receive same.