Extra police presence at several Naugatuck schools Friday after threats

There was an additional police presence at several Naugatuck schools on Friday as a precaution after multiple threats that police said they found not to be credible.

Naugatuck police were notified around 8:50 a.m. on Friday that Naugatuck High School had received a phone call stating that an armed person was going to show up at the school.

Police, along with additional resources, immediately responded and began investigating the threat and precautions were taken, according to police.

They said the threat was found not to be credible. They said it was “of ‘swatting’ nature” and there was no threat to the community.

Police said they received a similar threat regarding a possibly armed person on the way to City Hill Middle School around 11:15 a.m. Shortly after that, a third threat was received at Western Elementary School.

Police responded to both schools and found both of these threats to also be not credible and of “swatting” nature. Authorities say there is no threat to the community.

Authorities also responded to the other schools in town to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.

“Continued safety of students and staff remains a priority and police presence will be seen across the school district,” the police department said on Facebook.

Police are investigating the origin of the swatting calls. The New Haven FBI division is aware of the threats and is assisting with the investigation.