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Update: Unfounded Call Prompts Shelter In Place At Hackensack HS, Police Investigate

What turned out to be a bogus bomb threat prompted a temporary shelter in place at Hackensack High School.

Hackensack High School

Hackensack High School

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No devices or suspicious items were found during a search that began shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, following the unspecified phone message to city police headquarters, Capt. Michael Antista said.

The Bergen County Sheriff's Bomb Squad and K-9 Unit investigated and found nothing out of the ordinary, and city police gave the OK to resume the regular day a short time later, he said.

They took a different approach following what turned out to be a "swatting" call three weeks ago. Area streets were closed and students and staff were moved to safe locations in that incident.

SEE: Classes Resume After 'Swatting' Call Clears Hackensack High School

ANYONE with information about Monday's threat is asked to contact Hackensack police detectives. You can remain anonymous. CALL: (201) 646-7740.

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