Bedford Police Investigating Threats Made Against Schools

BEDFORD, NH - Capt. Daniel Douidi of the Bedford Police Department reported this afternoon that the department is "investigating numerous threats made against Bedford schools" on May 19, 2016.

Police do not believe the threats are credible, but several steps are being taken this afternoon out of an abundance of caution, according to an alert.

At approximately 12:45 p.m., Bedford Police responded to both Bedford High School and the Ross A. Lurgio Middle School to conduct searches of both buildings and confirm the sites were safe. Students were evacuated from the schools during the process. Lurgio Middle School students have already been dismissed for the day.

Bedford High School students were released at their regular time of 2:35 p.m. and then were allowed back into the school to gather their books and backpacks, according to the alert. 

Parents and students should be advised that this may delay bus routes at other schools in the district.

Bedford Police will remain on scene at both locations to ensure the safety of both campuses.

All afternoon activities at Lurgio and the High School have been cancelled because of the changes in dismissal times. However, evening activities, including eighth grade information night, will remain scheduled as planned, according to the alert.