Some students felt that the measures were unnecesary, while others decided to stay home and not risk it at all. NBC6’s Bri Buckley reports.
Officials at Somerset Academy in Pembroke Pines said they are stepping up police presence on campus after law enforcement received threatening statements directed at the school over the weekend.
Details of the threats were not available. The Broward Sheriff's Office and Pembroke Pines Police are investigating the incident.
"The safety of our children and school remains our top priority," a statement from the school read. "To protect our community, there will be an enhanced police presence on campus this week."
School will be in session as scheduled. Somerset Academy is also implementing enhanced security measures, such as designated drop-offs and no backpacks, bookbags or bags.
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Parents were notified of the threats through email and voicemail.
Tenth grader Jacob Rios, however, said Tuesday morning that he had not heard about the threat or increased security.
'When I came to school, I had no idea about anything that was going on," he said. "I just came and they told me that I can't have my book back and I asked why. They told me to check my email."
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The 10th grader said the threat is a "serious thing."
"I'm a little nervous, but hopefully nothing happens, you know," he said.
