‘Code secure’ alerts at two Pembroke Pines schools have been lifted, police say

Reports of “suspicious individuals” near two Pembroke Pines schools were unfounded, and precautionary “code secures” at both campuses were lifted after a search of the area, according to police.

Around 8:40 a.m., officers responded to the area of 12800 Taft St. after receiving a report of two people seen walking near the schools. As a precaution, Flanagan High School was placed on a “code secure” while police searched the area.

A code secure alert means that students and faculty remain inside and lock doors but can “do business as usual,” according to the Broward County School District website.

By 8:50 a.m., Walter C. Young Middle School was also placed on code secure while the search continued, according to Pembroke Pines police.

After a sweep, officers said no suspicious persons or activity were found and the initial call appeared to be unfounded. All campuses were cleared and the alerts were lifted.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

This story was originally published September 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM.