A recent security concern has arisen at Westwood Elementary School in Stockton after an unidentified man was discovered on school premises on Monday afternoon, inside a student restroom.
Principal Joe Ward addressed the situation in a letter, informing parents and guardians of the breach. The Stockton police were promptly called in by the school staff, who then interviewed the man. However, no arrest was made following the interview.
Westwood Elementary prides itself on being a ‘closed campus’. This policy mandates all visitors to sign in at the school’s entrance, where their information is cross-checked through various databases to ensure the safety of students and staff. How the individual bypassed this system remains unclear. School authorities are diligently examining security footage to ascertain how the intruder accessed the campus.
In light of this incident, Principal Ward reiterated the school’s safety protocols to the staff, emphasizing the importance of always locking doors that lead to student areas. Additionally, staff members will be conducting thorough sweeps of the school to guarantee the safety and security of all present.
Parents and guardians are assured that the school is taking all necessary measures to prevent any such incidents in the future.
