Crime & Safety
Threat Against Linden High School Prompts Extra Officers
Linden Police are investigating a social media "threat" against the high school on Thursday.
LINDEN, NJ — There will be an increase of enforcement at Linden High School as police investigate a social media threat Thursday morning.
The "threat" made against the high school "appears to be reposted from a similar post in 2017," Linden Police said as of 11 a.m.
As a precaution, extra police officers will be assigned to the school throughout the day.
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"The safety and security of students and staff is our top priority, and we are working closely with school administrators to ensure that every appropriate precaution is taken," police said.
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