Police responded to the COMPASS Education Support Program in east Saint John on Jan. 8, 2021, after a staff member was reportedly threatened. (Image: Brad Perry)
Saint John police continue to investigate a threat made against a staff member at an east Saint John educational facility.
The Compass Education Support Program (COMPASS) facility, located on Westmorland Road, enacted hold and secure procedure Friday afternoon.
Unauthorized visitors were prevented from entering the building, formerly known as Woodlawn School, after a possible threat was identified against a staff member.
A spokesperson from the Anglophone South School District said students and staff were safe, with Saint John police officers standing by on the scene.
Saint John police say students were allowed to leave around 3 p.m. Friday as the Major Crime Unit continued to investigate.
Students at the Woodlawn Learning Centre have been dismissed from class for the day. SJPF Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the threat against a staff member at the facility.
— Saint John Police (@saintjohnpolice) January 8, 2021
