The Montgomery County Police Department released a statement Monday explaining its presence at elementary schools during arrival and dismissal times, in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut on Friday.

Here is the full statement:

The Montgomery County Police Department wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the families of the victims and to the residents of Newtown, Connecticut.  The Montgomery County Police Department has no indication of a threat to any of the schools in the county.  Police Chief Manger and School Superintendent Starr continue to communicate and coordinate efforts.  To provide a presence and reassurance to the community, officers were at county elementary schools during the time of dismissal on Friday and officers will be at these schools during times of arrival and dismissal today.  Plans for officers’ presence at these schools for the remainder of the week will be discussed among school and police officials.  As a reminder, anyone who observes any suspicious situation or behavior should call police.

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