Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School experienced a brief period of panic and confusion on Monday morning when a false alarm triggered a lockdown. The cause of the alarm remains unknown, but authorities responded quickly to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the lockdown alarm at Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School before 8am. In response, the Department, New York State Police, and other officials immediately mobilized to secure the premises.
At the time of the initial alert, the cause of the alarm had not yet been determined. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office took to social media to inform the public about the situation, stating, "There is a law enforcement presence at Niagara Wheatfield High School due to a lockdown alarm that was received. There have been no threats identified; however, law enforcement is thoroughly checking the school out of an abundance of caution."
Shortly after, at 8:19am, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office provided an update confirming that no threats were found during the investigation and the school was cleared. The school superintendent expressed gratitude for the quick response from law enforcement, stating, "The great news is this, law enforcement response time was amazing."
False Alarm Triggers Lockdown at Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School