Security Tight at Bristol Twp. School Board Meeting Following Threat

Bristol Township School District officials said a “vague threat” caused  them to step up security at Monday night’s school board meeting.

District officials would not disclose information on the alleged threat but said the security measures were “precautionary.”

Those attending the school board meeting at the Ben Franklin School had to go through a portable metal detector operated by district security personnel.

Several security staff members stood outside the meeting room.

Superintendent Dr. Samuel Lee said township police were notified of the threat. Police had no further information to release as of press time.

No problems were reported at the meeting.