No danger found after suspicious object investigation at Broken Arrow church
Police cleared a Broken Arrow church Sunday after a bomb squad examined a suspicious item and confirmed it contained no explosive materials.
Emergency responders confirmed no threat existed Sunday at First Baptist Church Broken Arrow following a security check. Specialized technicians determined an item left on the property contained no explosive materials. The area has been declared safe.
The Broken Arrow Police Department said personnel responded to reports of a suspicious item. Officers arrived Sunday morning and located the item on the property. They secured the immediate area.
Officers then requested help from the Tulsa Police Department Bomb Squad. Team members safely took possession of the item for an examination. That review is now complete.
Police said the evaluation confirmed no explosive device was present. Investigators found no indication anyone placed the item with harmful intent. Officers cleared the scene.
Bomb squads evaluate unfamiliar items to protect local communities from potential hazards. Technicians use specialized tools to inspect packages safely. They ensure buildings are secure before people return.
First Baptist Church Broken Arrow cancelled all services Sunday because of the incident. Normal activity resumed later.
