A “threatening email” has prompted additional police patrols around schools in Arlington.
The email was sent to “multiple school divisions and institutions of higher education across Virginia” and “there is no indication of a specific or credible threat to any APS school,” Arlington Public Schools said in an email to families Thursday afternoon.
A school spokesman declined to provide additional details.
“Out of an abundance of caution, and in coordination with local law enforcement, patrols around APS schools will be increased over the next two days,” the email said.
The full email is below.
Dear APS Community,
Arlington Public Schools is aware of a threatening email sent to multiple school divisions and institutions of higher education across Virginia. Currently, no specific APS schools or Virginia school divisions were named.
Local and regional law enforcement are actively investigating. At this time, there is no indication of a specific or credible threat to any APS school. Out of an abundance of caution, and in coordination with local law enforcement, patrols around APS schools will be increased over the next two days.
The safety and security of our students and staff remains our highest priority. We take all potential concerns seriously.
Today, we ask for the continued partnership of our students, staff, and families. If you see or hear anything concerning, please report it immediately to school administrators or local law enforcement.
Thank you for your continued vigilance and support as we work closely with law enforcement to keep our schools safe.
Sincerely,
Aaron Queen,
Director, Safety, Security and Emergency Management
