Extra Police Presence at West Haven High After Threatening Phone Call: Police

There will be extra police presence at West Haven High School until dismissal as police investigate a threatening phone call the school received on Tuesday afternoon, according to the police department’s Facebook page.

The school received the call just after 12:30 p.m., according to the post.

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West Haven Police are investigating a threatening phone call that was received at the high school approximately 20...
Posted by West Haven Police Department on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Police said this was no more than a threatening call and all measures are put into place for the protection of students and staff.

The school district has canceled all sporting events for West Haven High School tonight amd Bennett Rink is closed for the rest of the day.

Adult education classes and the West Haven High School blended learning program have also been canceled for the day.

NBC Connecticut left a message with the superintendent's office.