Campus Declared Safe Following Credible Threat Investigation

Chattanooga State: Campus Safe After Lockdown

Campus Declared Safe Following Credible Threat Investigation

Chattanooga State Community College lifted a shelter-in-place lockdown on campus on Thursday, February 23, 2023, after a thorough investigation of a "credible threat" that prompted the lockdown earlier in the day.

Timeline of Events

• 10:45 a.m.: Campus Police received a report of a credible threat.
• 10:47 a.m.: Shelter-in-place lockdown initiated.
• 12:00 p.m.: Lockdown lifted after an extensive investigation with assistance from local law enforcement.

Law Enforcement Response

Chattanooga State Campus Police, along with the Chattanooga Police Department, conducted a comprehensive search of campus buildings and grounds.

No suspicious individuals or items were found during the investigation.

Campus Reopening

As of 12:00 p.m., all campus facilities and operations have resumed normal activities.

Student and Employee Safety

The safety and well-being of students and employees are the top priority for Chattanooga State.

The college has implemented several measures to ensure a safe campus environment, including:

• 24/7 security presence
• Emergency alert system
• Regular safety drills

Additional Information

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Chattanooga State website at https://www.chattanoogastate.edu or call the college's main number at (423) 697-4404.

The college will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.