The Columbus Municipal School District is investigating a threat against one of its campuses

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-

The Columbus Municipal School District is investigating a threat against one of its campuses.

Around 11 Friday morning someone called Columbus Middle School and threatened the safety of the campus.

School Resource Officers immediately followed school district procedures, and the campus was placed on lockdown.

They also notified area law enforcement about the call.

The initial investigation determined that there was no credible threat to the safety of students or staff.

There was an increased law enforcement presence on campus for the remainder of the school day.

The investigation into the threat is continuing.