Crime & Safety
School Deemed Safe After Security Threat In South Jersey, Police Say
Students and staff were cleared out for a period on Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: The grounds were deemed safe and school operations have resumed as normal, the City of Burlington Police Department said.
Authorities are still looking further into the threat.
BURLINGTON CITY, NJ — Students and staff are being safely removed from Burlington City High School due to an "incident" on the grounds, the City of Burlington Police Department said.
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While the move was out of an abundance of caution, the public is also being asked to avoid the area.
Authorities are working with school administration to ensure safety and look further into the situation.
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Anyone on scene should follow instructions from officers at the school.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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