Law enforcement to take ‘necessary safety precautions’ following threat made against Hackett schools

HACKETT -- There will be an increased law enforcement presence at Hackett Public Schools on Tuesday and "for the foreseeable future" because of an anonymous threat received by some students, according to a Facebook post Monday by the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office.

"The Hackett Police Department and Hackett School District have been made aware of the threats and are taking the necessary safety precautions," the post states.

The district enrolled 764 students as of last fall, according to the Arkansas Department of Education.