Denied by EPD SRO–Depart in White SUV
Our department is aware of an incident that took place (Jan. 20) at Eastchester H.S. Our school resource officer assigned to the H.S. was on-scene and security protocols that were put in place prevented any unauthorized access into the building. Our Detective and Youth Division is investigating the incident and we ask that anyone who may have information on who the individuals involved were to please contact our department at 914-961-3464.
Please see the statement below from the Eastchester School district Superintendent.
Dear Members of the Eastchester Community,
Earlier today, five unidentified males attempted to gain access to Eastchester High School but were denied entry by a security guard at the school’s single point of entry. The security guard asked the males to produce their school-issued identification and when they could not, the males left campus on foot before departing in a white SUV, eventually heading north on Rte. 22.
The Eastchester Union Free School District’s contracted security company, Altaris, notified other school districts in the area about the incident so that they might be prepared for a similar attempt on their campuses.
We are happy to report that the security measures in place denied these individuals entrance to our buildings and ensured the safety of our students, faculty and staff. We are thankful for the efforts of our security personnel, including our School Resource Officers, in keeping our district safe.
The matter has been referred to the Eastchester Police Department, which is currently reviewing photographic and video footage of the incident in an attempt to identify the vehicle and its occupants.
Sincerely,
Ronald D. Valenti, Ph.D
Superintendent of Schools
