Armed, Off-Duty Cop Causes Concern Outside Parsippany School: Police

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Parsippany police came to Northvail Elementary School after a parent reported someone with a gun outside the premises, authorities said Wednesday.

Once police arrived, they quickly determined the armed person was an off-duty cop from another jurisdiction. She wore civilian clothing and accidentally exposed her concealed handgun when she left her vehicle, police said.

Nonetheless, the Parsippany Police Department appreciated the tip.

"We thank the alert parent who saw this and immediately reported it," the agency wrote on social media. "We encourage everyone to report any, and all suspicious activity immediately."

Parsippany PD increased its presence in township schools for the rest of the year. The decision came hours after May 24's shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 children and two teachers. Read more: More Police In Parsippany Schools After Texas Mass Shooting