Bronxville School Officials Evaluating Security Protocols

BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - Bronxville School District officials are evaluating their security protocols after a man snuck into the high school and stole several personal electronic devices that belonged to faculty members.

Bronxville Schools Superintendent David Quattrone assured parents that student safety is the district's top priority.
Photo Credit: *Paul Bufano*

Zak Failla

01/11/2016 6:30 p.m.

During a review of surveillance cameras on Friday, Jan. 8, security discovered that two days earlier, an unknown person entered the building through the Meadow Avenue entrance shortly after 1 p.m., exiting approximately three minutes later.

Following a thorough review of the tape, police identified a suspect and arrested him at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday. On Monday, Superintendent David Quattrone alerted parents that they would be reviewing all security protocols.

 “Today, the school administration conducted an after action review of this incident and addressed a number of related issues concerning camera upgrades, training, communication and the failure to stop an unknown person at the school entrance,” he said.

“We have launched a number of steps to improve infrastructure and take corrective measures. We are very concerned that this incident occurred, and we remain committed to closing any gaps in our procedure.”

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