A threatening call about Torrey Pines High School prompted a swift response from San Diego police today, but officers say they found no active or credible threat on campus. After checking the school grounds, police said there was no immediate danger to students or staff, and officers will remain in the area throughout the day to monitor the situation.
What police said
The San Diego Police Department wrote on X that officers "responded immediately" to a call referencing a subject threatening Torrey Pines High School and "confirmed there was no active or credible threat to the campus." The department added that officers would "maintain a presence in the area throughout the day" while investigators monitored the scene.
No active or credible threat to Torrey Pines High School.
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) April 10, 2026
This morning, SDPD received a call referencing a subject threatening Torrey Pines High School. Officers responded immediately and confirmed there was no active or credible threat to the campus.
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School response and safety background
Torrey Pines High School, part of the San Dieguito Union High School District, posts campus safety guidance online, including the instruction that If there is a crisis, do not come to school. The school site notes that staff conduct regular drills and coordinate with SDPD on emergency plans, and that families should wait for official communication before coming to campus.
Past incidents at the campus
The campus has dealt with similar concerns before. In 2018, Torrey Pines was closed after an alleged threat from a former student and police made an arrest, as reported by The Coast News. Local officials have said they treat all threats seriously and often secure school sites out of an abundance of caution while they investigate.
What parents and commuters should know
Parents are urged to follow official school and district channels for updates and to avoid coming to campus unless directed by school or police officials. With officers maintaining a presence in the area, people passing near the school may notice police in the vicinity as they continue to monitor the situation. The San Diego Police Department has asked the public to follow its account on X for any updates and to contact authorities with information related to the incident.
