The following statement was provided by Jackie Pons, Superintendent of Leon County Schools :

Parents and School Communities:

This message is intended to communicate, at a high level, recent information that the community should be aware of.

In the past 48 hours there have been reports of suspicious incidents involving individual(s) in vehicles approaching children and attempting to offer rides.

Each of these reports are being investigated by law enforcement and have been reported to the media. No information has been received to tie these events together.

Please talk to your children about the importance of the following safety tips:

-Be aware of your surroundings
-Always attempt to travel with friends or in numbers
-Do not approach an unfamiliar vehicle or person
-Immediately report suspicious incidents and/or person(s) to a known adult

Remember, if possible, adult supervision is best. Thank you for your support in keeping our children safe. Safety is the #1 priority of Leon County Schools.

Thank you,
Jackie Pons, Superintendent