For the convience of the police

School officials in Huntington, WVa also seem to think the primary purpose of a school lockdown is to make life convenient for the police.

HUNTINGTON -- West Middle School was placed under lockdown Monday afternoon following a stabbing near campus.

Officials said the lockdown is just a precaution while police search for the suspect. Police said someone was stabbed on Jefferson Avenue before noon.

No indication at all that someone was inside the school with a weapon or that students were in danger in any way. Just that the police didn't want a bunch of people watching them while they searched the area around the street.