Security Tightened at Somerset Academy Amid Threats, Pembroke Pines Police Monitor Campus

Somerset Academy in Pembroke Pines was disrupted by threatening messages, leaving parents worried and the police on high alert. The local law enforcement declared, “While there are no active safety concerns on campus at this time, we take all threats seriously,” as

Local 10

reported. Pembroke Pines police confirmed receiving threatening statements directed toward Somerset Academy over the weekend, initiating a collaboration with the Broward Sheriff’s Office and school administrators to fortify the campus against unnamed dangers.

Though the details of the threats are unclear, the new measures—like special drop-off areas and backpack bans—highlight the seriousness of the situation. It’s a sentiment shared by the spokesperson of the Pembroke Pines Police Department, who stated in

Local 10

, “The safety of our children and school campuses remains our top priority.”

Despite the precautions, the school is trying to keep things normal, with classes continuing as usual and administrators strengthening security. It may only be a temporary fix, but it helps keep the focus on learning. As reported by

NBC Miami

, a statement from Somerset Academy offered assurance that an enhanced police presence will encapsulate the campus throughout the week, though details concerning the nature of the threats linger just beyond public purview.

Jacob Rios, a 10th grader at Somerset Academy, starts his day with a strange change. When he arrives at school, he’s told he can’t bring his usual book bag inside. Confused and frustrated, he soon learns from school emails that the rules have changed, and his bag is no longer allowed. “I’m a little nervous, but hopefully nothing happens, you know,” Jacob said, as noted by

NBC Miami.

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