Police investigating threats at Halifax West High School
There was a heavy police presence at Halifax West High School in response to threats that were received by the school over lunch hour.
Police asked members of the public to avoid the area as they continued their investigation.
According to a release from HRP they were notified at approximately 12:25 p.m. of a threat at the high school.
Administrators reported receiving a call from a man who said he was on school property with a weapon.
The school went into lockdown, and the incident was reported to police.
They say students and staff were outside of the building at the time the threats were received and were directed away to a safe gathering point.
Police completed searching the school and found no evidence to support the threat. The school then lifted the lockdown.
While police say they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the school, officers will continue to ave a presence on site to offer reassurance to students, staff and families.
In a email to Acadia News, Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) spokesperson Lindsey Bunin said they understand that situations like this are very concering.
“We want to assure families that we will continue to take every precaution to protect students and staff and are following the direction of police as they continue their investigation,” said Bunin.
HRP are thanking staff, students and the community for their patience and cooperation during the search.
They say the investigation is ongoing, and that anyone with information is asked to contact police.