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Schools In Westchester Placed On Lockdown Schools In Westchester Placed On Lockdown
Schools In Westchester Placed On Lockdown An alleged social media threat led to a temporary lockdown of a pair of Westchester schools to start the day. The Hastings-on-Hudson School District entered into its lockdown and lockout protocols on Wednesday, March 23 after receiving a tip about an alleged threat to the Farragut Complex targeting the high school and middle school. Schools Superintendent William McKersie issued an alert to the community advising that “all is safe and secure at the High School, Middle School,” and that the lockdown was lifted at approximately 9 a.m. after the threat was investigated. The two-hour delay a…

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Police Increase Presence At Westchester High School Following Threat Police Increase Presence At Westchester High School Following Threat
Police Increase Presence At Westchester High School Following Threat There was an increased police presence at a Westchester high school on Monday morning, May 24 following an unverified threat that forced the district to dismiss students early last week. On Friday, May 21, the Scarsdale High School entered a lockout after receiving a potential threat, prompting police to advise the district to release students early “out of an abundance of caution.” Original story - Westchester HS Put On Lockout Due To Unverified Threat The perceived threat was reportedly in connection with an earlier conversation with school personnel. 
“Our officers were equipped to r…

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