Brookfield Police Department has made “some progress” in its investigation of threatening and vulgar telephone calls made to students earlier in the week, but Brookfield school officials have decided to keep in place enhanced security precautions, said Brookfield school Superintendent Toby Gibson.
“As a continued precaution, the Brookfield police will continue to have an increased presence in the building, and we will not allow backpacks or bags in the high school and middle school for the remainder of the week,” Gibson said at about 7 p.m. Tuesday in a pre-recorded phone call to parents and guardians.
Those are the same limits that were in place Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, Police Chief Dan Faustino, when asked about the progress of the investigation, said there was “nothing to give out, yet.”
He added that Gibson’s message Monday evening asking for additional reports of calls received by students had resulted in some. He also credited the day-long police presence with furthering the investigation.
After Gibson’s Monday evening call, a significant number of parents and guardians decided not to send their children to school.
promoGibson acknowledged attendance was down, but said he did not know how much of it he could attribute to the threat investigation.
At least one teacher decided not to assign homework because of a significant decline in attendance.
Here is the full text of Gibson’s Tuesday message:
“We appreciate your understanding and cooperation today. The Brookfield Police Department has made progress in their investigation. As a continued precaution, the Brookfield police will continue to have an increased presence in the building, and we will not allow backpacks or bags in the high school and middle school for the remainder of the week. Again, we ask if you know any information regarding the calls to Brookfield students to please contact the Brookfield Police Department. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the rest of your evening.”