Police Respond To 'Threat' At Middle School In Caldwell

CALDWELL, NJ — Police in Caldwell wrote a post on Facebook on Sunday saying that they were made aware of an "incident" reported at the local middle school on Friday, and would have police officers at the school.

[UPDATE: The superintendent clarified the incident later on Monday. Read more here.]

Superintendent Dr. Christopher Conklin said Sunday night that he couldn't elaborate, but, "The administration takes any and all reported threats very seriously. When the school's administrators were made aware of the reported threats made by a student at Grover Cleveland Middle School, they contacted the Caldwell and West Caldwell Police."

"The Caldwell Police Department was made aware of the incident reported to the parents of the GCMS on Friday and we are actively investigating the matter," the police wrote. "In line with what the PD already does, we will have police officers at the school in an effort to be proactive as we always have extra vigilance in and around all of our schools."

Conklin said, "I cannot comment on student matters as they are privileged and confidential. I also cannot comment on an active police investigation. However, I can report that the Caldwell Police responded immediately and are investigating the threats. The school’s administrators will reinforce the district’s safety and security plan and follow all guidance from the local police departments."

The police concluded the post with, "In an effort to help us, we continue to ask the public if you see something, say something."

Grover Cleveland Middle School in Caldwell is part of the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District.