Bloomfield High School Temporarily Locked Down: ‘Everyone Is Safe’

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School was temporarily placed on lockdown Wednesday due to “unauthorized juveniles” being in the area, authorities said.

The Bloomfield Police Department released the following statement about the incident:

“The Bloomfield Police Department was notified by high school staff that there was an unauthorized juvenile individual within the vicinity of the high school. The building was placed on lockdown and was cleared by officers. It has been determined that the unauthorized individual has left the area of the high school. All appropriate measures were taken to ensure the safety of the students. There are no reported injuries. Everyone is safe.”

In an update sent Wednesday afternoon, the BPD clarified that there were multiple "unauthorized juveniles" at the scene.

The Bloomfield Police Department has identified the juveniles, and one has been taken into custody. There is no active threat to the high school at this time, police said, adding that an investigation into the incident continues.

Bloomfield Public School District Superintendent Salvatore Goncalves also issued a statement about the incident:

“We want to inform you that our high school experienced a lockdown earlier this morning. This action was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff. I am pleased to report that everyone is safe, and there is no current threat to the school community. Our district's safety protocols were followed closely, and we worked in collaboration with local law enforcement throughout the situation. I want to thank our staff, students, and first responders for their calm and quick response. We understand that situations like this can be stressful, and we appreciate your support and cooperation.”

The high school has resumed normal activity, but some parents have been asking to pick up their children early. Parents who choose to do this are in the process of picking up the students, authorities said.

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