Crime & Safety

Facebook Photo Causes Increased School Police Presence in Enfield

A photo posted to a local PTO page has caused concern, and police are responding with an investigation.

The Enfield Police Department is actively investigating the posting of a photo to the JFK Middle School PTO page, which has caused concern in the community.

As a result, the department has increased security at JFK Middle School, according to Hartford Courant report, which described the photo as "depicting the scope of a rifle."

Enfield Police also posted a message (which can be seen above) to its Facebook page, assuring residents that the matter is being looked into.





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