BILLERICA – Chief Roy Frost reports that the Billerica Police Department is investigating a threat that was made against the department last night.

On Monday, Sept. 16, at approximately 9 p.m., Billerica Police were notified by Billerica Public Schools of a threat made on social media against the police department.

A preliminary investigation identified the individual who made the threats as a juvenile Billerica Memorial High School student. It was quickly determined that there was no danger to the public or the department and the threat was deemed not credible.

There was no direct threat made against the Billerica Public Schools community. However, out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased police presence at all Billerica schools.

At this time no charges or citations have been filed. This incident remains under investigation by the Billerica Police Department and the department will continue to work in collaboration with the School District to identify subsequent action needed to appropriately address the student’s behavior.

“I would like to acknowledge the school district and school community for alerting us to this online threat,” said Chief Frost. “The safety of our community and of our department members is our top priority and we take threats such as these extremely seriously.”