Police boost patrols after unspecified threat targets three Nanaimo high schools

Police in Nanaimo say officers will be stationed throughout the day at three secondary schools after an unspecified threat prompted a precautionary response from local RCMP. The increased presence affects Dover Bay Secondary, Wellington Secondary and Nanaimo District Secondary.

According to RCMP, the schools will remain open and classes are expected to continue as scheduled. Officers say the additional patrols are intended to reassure students, staff and families while the nature of the threat continues to be assessed.

The Mounties say school liaison officers will be visible on campus throughout the day and are encouraging anyone with concerns to speak with police directly. No details about the source or credibility of the threat have been released.

The situation is drawing attention in communities across Vancouver Island, where safety protocols in schools have been a recurring topic for parents and educators. Similar incidents in B.C. in recent years have led to heightened expectations around communication between police, school districts and families during potential safety threats.