ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Alexandria police are investigating threatening social media posts referencing Alexandria City High School and will increase their presence at its campuses as a precaution, the department announced Wednesday night.
School resource officers remain involved at the schools, while the department’s Homeland Security Section is coordinating with Alexandria City Public Schools administrators and security staff, according to the Alexandria Police Department.
The Nov. 11 statement did not identify who made the posts, describe their contents or specify a threatened date. Police also did not announce a determination about whether the threats were credible.
The department asked students, families and other community members to report information that could help investigators. It described the additional police presence as a precaution while the investigation continues.
School safety concerns can also be submitted through the ACPS Anonymous Reporting System. The system allows students, staff, families and community members to report concerns about safety or someone who may pose a danger to themselves or others without identifying themselves.
Alexandria’s official city website lists 703-746-4444 for non-emergency requests. That differs from 703-764-4444, the number printed in the police department’s statement about the school threats. Emergencies should be reported to 911.