**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Incident at Barstow Community College Resolved Swiftly and Safely
BARSTOW, January 25, 2024- This morning, the Barstow Police Department responded promptly to a 911 call reporting a potential threat of a weapon on the Barstow Community College main campus.
Upon receiving the call, officers, school administrators, and faculty swiftly initiated a coordinated response, prioritizing the safety of students and staff/faculty. In an abundance of caution, the building where the threat occurred was placed on a shelter in place until 10:30am.
Fortunately, no weapon was found during the search. The incident prompted the activation of standard safety protocols, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted as soon as the campus was deemed secure.
Normal operations throughout the rest of campus continued while the threat was being investigated, with no disruptions to other areas of academic schedule. Importantly, no staff members or students were injured during the incident.
The Barstow Community College District extends its gratitude to the Barstow Police Department for their swift and efficient response. Their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff and students is commendable.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Amanda Simpson
Director, Public Information, Communication, and Marketing
760-252-6727
asimpson@barstow.edu
