Salem Police Department, Illinois

08/27/2026

***Press Release attached***

Our School Resource Officer Vieira did an amazing job responding to this incident. We want to reassure parents that there was no information located to indicate a threat, however both the Salem Police and the Salem Community High School take safety very seriously. See the joint statement for further details.

Thank you to Marion County Sheriff's Office and Secretary of State Police for your assistance.

08/27/2026

Updated 3:20pm: all students have been dismissed. Still no known threat. Further details will be released in a press release later this evening.

***Press Release***

Salem Police is on scene at Salem Community High School investigating an incident.

There is NO ACTIVE THREAT known.

The school is in a temporary hold out of an abundance of caution for the security of the students.

Again, there is NO ACTIVE THREAT known at this time.

-Chief Rose

08/26/2026

🚨 TC TUESDAY EPISODE 113
AFTER THE CRASH WHERE ARE YOU WAITING? 🛞

The crash is over. You’ve called 911. Help is coming.

But you’re still standing next to the roadway.

One of the most dangerous places to be after a crash can be right beside the vehicles involved. Passing traffic may be distracted, visibility may be poor, and another driver may not realize traffic ahead has stopped until it’s too late.

⚠️ WHILE YOU WAIT FOR RESPONDERS:

🚗 If your vehicle can be safely moved, get it out of the travel lanes. Move to a shoulder, parking lot, or another safe location when possible.

📍 Get yourself away from moving traffic. Don’t stand between vehicles, beside the roadway, or in an active traffic lane to inspect damage.

🛑 Never stand between two crashed vehicles. A secondary collision could push one vehicle into the other.

🌙 At night, assume drivers DON’T see you. Darkness, weather, curves, hills, and flashing lights can make an already dangerous scene even more hazardous.

🚨 Follow the telecommunicator’s instructions. Depending on the crash, you may be told to remain in your vehicle or move to a safer location.

🔥 If there is fire, smoke, leaking fluids, or another immediate hazard, move away from the vehicle and tell the telecommunicator right away.

And remember…

📵 Don’t become the next crash. If you’re approaching an accident scene, slow down, put the phone down, give responders room, and pay attention to traffic control.

💛 The goal isn’t just getting help to the crash.

It’s making sure everyone stays safe until help gets there.

🚔🚒🚑 Slow Down. Move Over. Stay Alert.

08/24/2026

08/19/2026

🚌 TC TUESDAY – EPISODE #112 🚌

🍎 SCHOOL’S BACK — KNOW WHEN TO STOP! 🍎

School is back in session, which means school buses are back on our roads! A few extra seconds of patience can help keep our kids safe.

🛑 WHEN THE RED LIGHTS FLASH & THE STOP ARM IS OUT — STOP!

🚗 Drivers should remember:
• Slow down and watch for buses making frequent stops.
• Be alert for children waiting near roadways or crossing the street.
• Never pass a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing and stop arm is extended.
• Give buses plenty of room — children can be difficult to see around a large vehicle.
• Watch closely in school zones, neighborhoods and near bus stops.
• Put the phone down and keep your attention on the road.

👧🧒 Parents — remind your kids:
• Stay back from the roadway while waiting for the bus.
• Wait until the bus is completely stopped before approaching.
• Never walk behind a school bus.
• If crossing in front of the bus, make sure the driver can see you.
• Never run back into the roadway for something you dropped.

📞 FROM YOUR TELECOMMUNICATORS:
Morning and afternoon school traffic can get hectic. Leave a little earlier, slow down, pay attention and expect buses to stop.

No destination is worth putting a child’s life at risk.

Welcome back to school, Salem! 🍎📚✏️
Let’s make it a safe year!

08/17/2026