Bomb threat at public library prompts Hicksville school's lockout
Officials say the lockout was a precaution, and the threats were not directed at the schools.
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Hicksville High School, middle school and Lee Avenue Elementary went into lockout Friday morning due to a situation involving a person making a bomb threat at the Hicksville public library.
Officials say the lockout was a precaution, and the threats were not directed at the schools.
Police arrested one person after library officials say a staff member overheard them make a verbal threat inside the library.
Nassau police said the threat was found to be non-credible, and the scene was cleared around noon.
“It's a library, you know, a place where kids go, families go,” said Billy Hartnett, of Levittown. “It's not the place to do that or ever do that. So yeah, I just I'm baffled.”
“I just want everyone to know that the safety and security of our patrons and our staff are one of the most important things for us,” said library director Roseann Acosta. “We're here for the community. We want to be open, and we want to be an accessible place. So, I hope that everyone can come back and feel safe in our building.”
The library will reopen Saturday morning.
The district stated that the lockout was lifted and all staff and students are safe. Normal activities are continuing, and dismissal took place as per schedule.
