Beverly Hills High School Placed On Lockdown After 'Swatting': BHPD

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Beverly Hills High School was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday after a "swatting" call, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.

A false report of an emergency on campus was made to police Wednesday, according to Giovanni Trejo, public information officer for the department. The campus was locked down for a few minutes "out of an abundance of caution" and the lockdown was lifted around 11:42 a.m.

"Officers quickly determined no emergency occurred," the department said.

School continued as normal after the lockdown, Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Michael Bregy said in a message to the community. Students and locals should expect media helicopters, Bregy said. Counselors were available for students who needed support, Bregy said.

"I understand that this was a scary incident, but it was a true testament to the procedures we have in place. Our staff and students locked down the campus instantly and BHPD worked hand in hand with us to ensure everyone's safety," Bregy said.

Police in May put one person in custody after pointing a so-called "airsoft" gun at Beverly Hills High School and posting a picture on social media, causing students and staff to shelter in place.

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