The Police Service is appealing to members of the public with information concerning the recent emailed threat against the Barrackpore East Secondary School, to come forward and assist with their current investigation.
In an official statement issued today, the TTPS gave assurances it is doing all in its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Officers of the Cyber and Social Media Unit are continuing investigations into the origin of the e-mail, and every effort is being made to identify and apprehend those responsible,” the TTPS reports. “We urge anyone with information about this incident or any suspicious activity to come forward and assist law enforcement authorities in their efforts to ensure justice is served.”
Describing the perpetrators actions as “reprehensible”, the TTPS assures that it:
“…will maintain a vigilant presence to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff. Additional patrols have been deployed in the vicinity of the school, and these efforts will continue as necessary.”
The TTPS release recounted the timeline of events since the threatening email was received on Sunday 14 April 2024.
“On April 14, 2024, at approximately 1:13 pm, the Barrackpore East Secondary School received an alarming email via its official address, notifying the principal of an intended threat targeting students entering the school compound on April 15, 2024, and April 16. 2024. The threat specifically mentioned the intention to shoot students,” the release recalled.
It noted: “The school immediately contacted the Barrackpore Police Station, and a report was made. The officers of the Southern Division promptly forwarded a copy of the threatening email to our Cybercrime Unit for further investigation. Police contacted the MTS office, who indicated that they were aware of the situation and had already increased security measures at the school.”
The TTPS says the Barrackpore Police, together with the Southern Division Task Force, “provided heightened security on April 15 and 16, 2024.”
In addition, the Senior Superintendent of the Southern Division, Brian Soodeen, has assured the principal and staff that activities at the school will continue in a safe environment.