Campus Lockdown Lifted

Our campus went into lockdown Saturday night, April 19, shortly after 10 pm because a student saw two individuals on campus who appeared to be carrying rifles.  He immediately notified Campus Security and they initiated the lockdown procedure.  Occupied buildings were secured, occupants went to safe places in those buildings and access to the campus was suspended.

The Lacombe Police responded promptly to Campus Security's call and rounded up and questioned the suspects.  Their investigation revealed four PAA students had been moving around campus with two of them carrying paintball guns (minus the usual canisters).

Just after 10:30 pm police confirmed there was no threat to our campus and the lockdown was lifted.  

I am grateful that a CUC student quickly reported what he understandably thought was suspicious behaviour.  I greatly appreciate the prompt response by Campus Security and the Lacombe Police.  I am also thankful that we have in place a lockdown procedure that the dormitory and gymnasium staff promptly followed.  Most of all, I am very relieved this turned out to be a false alarm.