Deputies respond to school threat

COEUR d'ALENE — A man was detained after Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies responded to a possible threat to a school late Thursday morning.

"It was reported that a subject was upset regarding a recent family death, and made statements that he was going to go to the son’s school" and confront some kids, according to a KCSO press release.

Deputies immediately responded to the Garwood residence where the subject was located and tried to contact the male, who initially remained in the home.

"Getting him to come outside was a little bit difficult," said KCSO Lt. Ryan Higgins.

Deputies spoke to another person in the house before the man came out after about 30 minutes, sat down on a bench and talked to deputies.

"It was determined that the father was not a threat to the schools and any lockdowns or safety holds were released," the release said.

As a safety precaution, deputies responded to nearby Garwood Elementary and North Idaho Christian Academy to provide security. No other schools were involved.

The man involved, whose name was not released, was placed on a protective hospital hold, Higgins said. He has not been charged with any crime.

The man is "no longer an immediate threat to the schools or the public," the release said.