History lesson at Novato High School triggers shelter in place

(KRON) — A guest speaker’s history lesson at Novato High School caused a stir on Tuesday when police were called to the campus and students were ordered to shelter in place.

The guest speaker brought an inactive grenade-like device to a history class. “The speaker uses the device in their explanation and demonstration of a war experience,” the Novato Police Department wrote.

NPD officers were called to the school around 11 a.m. “on a report of a possible explosive device on campus,” police said. High schools staff members immediately ordered a shelter in place for the safety of students while officers investigated, police said.

A quick police investigation concluded that the device was harmless, investigators said.

“The shelter in place was lifted after the item was deemed safe. There is no threat to the students on campus or the surrounding community. We appreciate the quick response from the school staff,” the police department wrote.

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