PIERMONT — New security measures are being put in place at all South Orangetown schools after a stranger carrying a knife walked into a district elementary school last week.
The doors to all schools will now be locked when classes are in session, according to a notice sent from Superintendent of Schools Ken Mitchell to all parents.
In addition , anyone coming to the school will have to present photo identification and additional cameras will be installed.
“While we understand the tightened security and reduced access may be inconvenient, it is essential that we take every reasonable measure to ensure that our buildings are secured for the safety of our students and staff,” Mitchell wrote. [...]
The most recent took place Jan. 20, when a 23-year-old Connecticut man entered the main lobby of Tappan Zee Elementary School in Piermont. (snip)
Abdulrahim Sulaiman, 23, of Bridgeport, was apparently lost and asking for directions
WITH A FREAKIN’ KNIFE?!? This & the prior CONN. incident in this article have muslim names. Being NY, I beg to ask, anywhere near Islamberg? Wish I knew the geography & it’s proximity