Social Media Threats Made Against City High School, Officers On Campuses: Alexandria PD

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria police have been alerted to recent social media posts threatening Alexandria City High School and are increasing the police presence on the school's campuses as they investigate, the Alexandria Police Department announced Wednesday night.

APD issued a public statement just before 11 p.m. Wednesday saying the department is "aware of threatening social media posts referencing Alexandria City High School and is actively investigating the matter."

According to the statement, APD School Resource Officers remain in schools and on duty, and APD will increase its presence on Alexandria City High School campuses, a move the department says it is making out of an abundance of caution.

APD's Homeland Security Section, which handles terrorism and threats against the city, is working with administrators and security staff at Alexandria City Public Schools to ensure schools are safe, it says.

ACPS has not issued a statement.

Alexandria City High School has four campuses and serves more than 4,000 students, according to the school district.

APD has asked anyone with information about the reported threats to contact them at (703) 764 -4444 or to call 911 in an emergency.