Threat At Westfield High School Prompts Increased Police Presence

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School saw an increased police presence Friday morning as the Police investigated a potential threat, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raymond Gonzalez.

"We want to make you aware of an increased police presence at Westfield High School this morning as the Westfield Police Department investigates a report of a potential threat," Gonzalez wrote in the notice addressed to the Westfield High School community.

Gonzalez said the reported threat had not been confirmed.

"At this time, the threat remains unconfirmed, and we have no additional details to share; however, the Westfield police do not deem the threat credible," Gonzalez wrote.

The district said it was working with law enforcement while the situation was being assessed.

Despite the investigation and police presence, the school day was continuing without changes, according to the superintendent’s message.

"School operations are continuing as normal," Gonzalez wrote.

Gonzalez said student and staff safety remained the district’s top concern.

"The safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority," he wrote.

For now, the district said it would continue watching the situation and update the school community if circumstances changed.

"Thank you for your understanding and cooperation," said Gonzalez.

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