UPDATE: West Shore School Threat Not Credible; School In Session Thursday

UPDATE 2 P.M.

The Milford Police Department Detective Division has been “diligently investigating the origin and credibility of the threat involving West Shore Middle School” said Police spokesman Sgt. Jeffrey Nielsen.

“Investigators have developed information that the threat is non-credible and that the source of this threat in not local,” Nielsen said. “As a result of these developments, the Milford Board of Education will be resuming school services at the West Shore Middle School on June 11, 2015.A School Resource Officer will be assisting the Milford Board of Education tomorrow. Police are continuing with this investigation.”

UPDATE 10 A.M.

Milford police release their first statement on the threat that led to the closure of West Shore Middle School on Wednesday.

Written by Police Spokesman Sgt. Jeffrey Nielsen:

The Milford Police Department is actively investigating a complaint regarding a threat made through social media concerning the West Shore Middle School community.

Investigators are working to identify the source and credibility of the threat, which is believed to be low at this time.

The Milford Board of Education has suspended school services at this location for June 10, 2015 to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.

The police department will continue to support the Board of Education with this situation.

In addition to the four School Resource Officers, the police department will be providing an increased police presence and assistance to our schools in Milford.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Milford Police Department Detective Division at (203) 877-1465, email mmoreno@ci.milford.ct.us or visit our website at click on the “Crime Tips” tab to report the information by text, mobile app or email.

UPDATE: Milford police say there will be extra police presence at all schools today as a result of the threat made against West Shore Middle School, NBC Connecticut reports.

West Shore Middle School in Milford is closed on Wednesday as police investigate a threat against the school, NBC Connecticut reports.

The threat was made on social media and school officials say they didn’t want to take any chances. Officials say the threat is a “low-level” one but they wanted to be cautious and keep the children home.

In a note to parents of the school, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Elizabeth Feser writes, according to WTNH News 8:

“Good evening, this is Dr. Feser, Superintendent of Schools. I sincerely apologize for calling so late, however I am calling to inform you that West Shore Middle School will be closed tomorrow Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

This evening the Milford Police Department learned of a threat to West Shore School. The Police believe that it is a low credibility threat. However, law enforcement is working diligently and aggressively to determine the origin of the threat and its credibility.

After consulting with the police we believe that the prudent decision is to close school tomorrow to allow the police department the time that they need to assure the safety and security of everyone at the school.

We will update you tomorrow as appropriate.

Take care.”

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