No Swatting Calls Reported at Ridgefield Public Schools

Several schools in Connecticut were on high emergency alert this morning (even on a brief lockdown according to multiple sources including NBC) after receiving threatening calls - all were fake.

In her daily e-newsletter, Dr. Susie DaSilva, RPS Superintendent explained, "The intention of swatting is to deceive emergency responders by sending them to an address for which there is no emergency. Further, these types of calls can lead to fear and worry on the part of school personnel and students".

While DaSilva says she did receive notification this morning from the State of CT Emergency Service and Public Protection that there may be a rash of these types of calls, Ridgefield Public Schools did not receive any.

DaSilva says, "While RPS did not receive any swatting calls today, please know that Ridgefield Police and Ridgefield Public Schools take these matters seriously. Together, we ensure that our facilities are as safe as possible."

There is a scheduled Ridgefield Board of Education meeting on Monday evening and DaSilva says "We will be discussing one element of security at the Board of Education meeting."

You can find Monday's BOE agenda here.