Woodland Hills

Authorities investigate social media threat at Taft High School in Woodland Hills

A social media post "raised concerns" about safety at the campus, according to the LAUSD.

Parents are seen outside Taft High School Tuesday March 12, 2024 in Woodland Hills.
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Parents are seen outside Taft High School Tuesday March 12, 2024 in Woodland Hills.

Police responded to Taft High School in Woodland Hills Tuesday after a report of a possible threat to the school.

Officers responded at about 9 a.m. to the west San Fernando Valley campus at about 9 a.m. on a threat investigation. The school was not locked down and remained open during the investigation, which involved a social media post.

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LAUSD School Police said there was no evidence of a credible threat.

"Today, we became aware of a social media post that raised concerns about the safety of our campus," the LAUSD said in a statement. "The Los Angeles School Police Department is currently investigating the matter. At this point, there is no evidence of a credible threat. Out of an abundance of caution, school authorities will be providing additional patrols in and around our school campus."

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Parents were allowed to pick up students from the school Video from NewsChopper4 showed a line of parents that formed outside the campus

Details about the threat were not immediately available.

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