Threat Made Against Hand High School Student: Superintendent

MADISON, CT — A threat was made via electronic communications toward a Daniel Hand High School student, schools superintendent Dr. Craig Cooke told families in an "important" message Wednesday night.

Cooke said the Madison Police Department investigated "and have taken action to ensure the safety of Daniel Hand students."

Cooke does not say what the nature of the threat was, or if it was aimed at more than one student. Patch sent messages to Madison police Capt. Joseph Race for more information and this post will be updated if received.

Cooke said: "Daniel Hand administration and Madison Police will continue to work together to ensure student and staff safety. Madison Police will provide additional police presence at Hand tomorrow as an additional precaution."

Cooke sought to reassure families.

"Safety and security of our students and staff will always be our first priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please be assured we have taken swift action to ensure this safety," he wrote.