Heightened Security At Morris Co. Schools Due To Social Media Post

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Students, staff, and parents may notice heightened security at Jefferson Township public schools this week.

According to Jefferson police and school officials, a concerning social media post has prompted a larger police presence in local schools.

Authorities said that there is not an immediate threat, and that the beefed-up security is “out of an abundance of caution.”

Officials said that the post that prompted the increased security was circulating on social media last night, but did not provide specifics.

Police will be present at Jefferson’s intermediate and high schools until at least the end of the school day on Thursday.

Police and school officials said more information would be released as the investigation unfolds.