Suffolk Police Called to Bellport High School Three Times This Week

On Friday morning, just before 8 a.m., Suffolk police once again rolled up to Bellport High School on Beaver Dam Road. It was the third police call‑out the school has seen in less than a week since students returned to the classroom.

The latest disturbance was reported as a verbal altercation between students. Officers arrived, de‑escalated the situation, and, as far as the department can say, no arrests were made. While that particular incident ended without criminal charges, it adds to a growing list of police interactions at the campus.

The first call came on September 10, just after 11 a.m., when deputies responded to what the department labeled a “domestic incident.” An arrest was made, but because the individual involved is a minor, further details have been kept confidential. The following day, September 11, officers were summoned for a “non‑criminal incident,” a vague description that the police department chose not to expand upon.

Parents and community members voiced their worries about student safety during a South Country Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, a concern echoed by local news outlet News 12. Interim Superintendent John Dolan tried to strike a balance, reminding the audience that schools must both address misconduct and safeguard students’ rights. “Children make mistakes. Our job is to try and fix them,” he said, adding that anyone involved will receive due process under the law.

With three police visits in such a short span, the conversation around campus security is clearly heating up. District officials say they are reviewing policies, and police chiefs assure residents that each call is taken seriously, whether it ends in an arrest or not. For now, teachers, students, and parents are hoping the week’s turbulence will settle into a more routine school day.