UJlettersSmallNov 7 – The University of Jamestown Thursday afternoon issued a statement concerning  Thursday’s events.

 “University of Jamestown went into lockdown for approximately one hour this morning after administrators became aware of concerns related to a male student whose whereabouts were unknown.

Because of the significance of the concerns, administrators notified law enforcement and contacted the campus community via e-mail and emergency text message, requesting that all locate to a place where they were safe.  All buildings were locked and the entrances to the campus were secured until the person in question was detained. 

Thanks to the timely response from the local authorities, the individual was located in downtown Jamestown. The individual is being detained off-campus by the proper authorities.

“The safety and well-being of our campus is of primary importance to us and we will continue to place priority on ensuring that actions such as these are handled with the care and sensitivity they deserve,” says Dean of Students Gary Van Zinderen.

The campus response was the first of its kind. Communications, the lock-down, and interagency cooperation was effective overall in protecting the safety of the campus community.  A continued investigation is proceeding through the Jamestown Police Department and the University is in full cooperation with police officials.”