Bethlehem school board discusses safety measures
DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Bethlehem Central School District School Board discussed new school safety measures on Wednesday. The district recently received several anonymous calls threatened the school community, which resulted in an increased police presence in the school, lockouts, suspension of after school and evening activities, and bag checks.
The threats were determined to be swatting and not credible. But the investigation remains ongoing with the focus being outside the Capital Region.
The board brought up various future safety measures that are now under review. Among them are reviewing emergency response procedures, wearable panic buttons on staff ID badges, and increased staff training and exercises.
Safety drills will begin next Monday, and parents will be notified in advance. Bag checks will not be continuing.
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