Northville High School was placed under lockdown Tuesday, November 10, after school officials received a threatening phone call, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement .
Six Mile Road closed as police respond
The school district implemented precautionary safety measures to protect students and staff as police investigated the incident, Click ON Detroit reported. As part of the security response, law enforcement officers were dispatched to the school to investigate the reported threat. The road closure was part of the broader emergency response, as law enforcement continued its investigation and security checks at the school.
Police also arranged for K-9 units to inspect the building as an additional precaution.
However, authorities said the threat was not considered credible based on the information available at the time.
School safety measures and investigation
Northville Public Schools has established emergency response procedures in coordination with local police and fire departments. Depending on the nature of an incident, these procedures can include lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders, safety alerts and evacuations. The district also advises parents against rushing to school buildings during emergencies, as doing so can interfere with police and fire department operations. Instead, families are encouraged to monitor official communications for instructions about student safety and reunification. The situation remains subject to updates from Northville Public Schools and Northville Township police. Parents have been advised to follow official instructions and wait for confirmation that the building has been cleared before attempting to reunite with their children.
