Security Guard Left Unloaded Gun In School Bathroom: District

BABYLON, NY - A security guard at Babylon Jr./Sr. High School was fired on Tuesday after he left a gun in a school bathroom, according to a letter from Superintendent Linda Rozzi.

The letter states that school officials were notified that an unloaded, holstered weapon was found on the counter in the bathroom next to the gym at the school after school hours.

It was determined that the weapon belonged to a retired Suffolk County police officer working in the building as part of the security team.

"At no time was the safety of our students or staff in jeopardy, as the weapon was unloaded and quickly recovered," the letter read. "It was determined that the item was unattended for a very brief time."

The security guard was "relieved of his duties" effective immediately, according to the letter. The district will be reviewing its security and safety protocols and "implement any changes necessary."

Some local school districts have authorized guards to be armed in their schools, but the Babylon School District is not one of them.

"This individual breached district policy and we responded with zero tolerance," Rozzi said.

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