Updated with additional information regarding the situation.
Montgomery College has issued a “Code RED,” effective 1:30 pm on Friday, October 11th following a threat made toward the school.
Per the Montgomery College email to staff and students, “Out of an abundance of caution, Montgomery College will close today (Friday, October 11, 2024) at 1:30 p.m. after a general threat was made toward the College. At this time, any information regarding an active threat on school property has not been deemed credible. The Office of Public Safety, Health and Emergency Management is working ongoing with local law enforcement. To learn about what to do when Montgomery College is closed, has a delayed opening, or closes early for any reason, visit the Closures and Delays page.”
In a follow up email sent on Friday afternoon, Montgomery College communicated the following:
“Montgomery College (MC) made the difficult but necessary decision to close all locations (Code Red) at 1:30 p.m. today, Friday, October 11, following emailed threats received from a former student. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader MC community is, and will always be, our first priority.
Upon receiving the threats, MC officials immediately contacted local law enforcement, who are actively investigating the situation. After careful consideration and in consultation with authorities, the decision was made to close all College locations and suspend services while the investigation continues.
We recognize that this situation may cause concern, and we want to assure the MC community that every precaution is being taken to maintain the safety of our learning environment.
Montgomery College is fully cooperating with law enforcement to resolve this matter as swiftly as possible. In the meantime, we will continue to provide further updates regarding College reopenings as soon as more information becomes available.
We sincerely appreciate the cooperation and understanding of our community during this time. Our priority is the safety and security of everyone associated with Montgomery College, and we will continue to keep the public informed as the situation develops.
For further updates as they become available, please visit www.montgomerycollege.edu, monitor your MC email and your cell phones for MC Alert messages. Thank you for your patience and vigilance.”
