BHS Stepping Up Security After Facebook Threat

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Burlington School Officials have acknowledged a Facebook threat made against Burlington High School and are taking steps to up security today.

Superintendent Pat Coen released a statement saying that administrators are aware of the threat against and are working closely with the Burlington Police department to assure the campus is safe. The statement says the administration is taking the threat seriously are taking active measures to increase student safety with a higher level of security.