The University of Wisconsin-Platteville went into a temporary lockdown Monday after police responded to a report of a person with a weapon on campus. Authorities later confirmed there was no ongoing threat to students, faculty, or staff.
The university initially issued an alert around 1:15 p.m. CT warning of an “active police incident” and advising students to avoid the outdoor area near Ullsvik Hall and the nearby Center for the Arts.
Campus officials updated the alert shortly after 1:30 p.m., confirming the lockdown had been lifted and stating that police had deemed the situation under control. “There is no active threat to campus,” the statement read.
Police Response
According to Platteville police, officers responded quickly to a report of a person who was believed to be armed near the university. Officers thoroughly searched the area and determined the individual did not pose a danger to the campus community.
Investigators have not released further details about the person involved or whether any weapons were recovered. It remains unclear if any charges will be filed.
Campus Returns to Normal
Classes and university activities resumed shortly after the lockdown was lifted. University officials praised students and staff for following emergency protocols and thanked law enforcement for their swift response.
“We are grateful for the cooperation of our campus community and the timely action of local law enforcement,” UW-Platteville said in a follow-up statement.
The university advised students to reach out to campus counseling services if they experienced stress or anxiety related to the incident.
UW-Platteville Updates
UW-Platteville posted the below updates on their website throughout the evening on Monday:
8:45 p.m. UW-Platteville has set up a toll-free informational and emotional support line at 844.602.6680 or 720.727.0004, staffed by mental health professionals. The line will be available overnight from Monday into Tuesday, with hours of operation adjusted as needed based on demand.
6:45 p.m. The incident on campus today created a great deal of stress for students, faculty and staff. In light of that stress, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will cancel all remaining final exams and scheduled assessments through the end of the week. Specific questions or concerns can be addressed to your faculty member, and the college deans are available to answer questions. Campus will remain open. Students can access counseling through Mantra’s Care Hub at any time, and University Counseling will be offering triage counseling Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Continue to monitor your university email for more updates.
5:22 p.m. Final exams have been canceled for Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20. Please monitor your email for more information regarding rescheduling. Exams originally scheduled for Wednesday will proceed as planned.
5:03 p.m. Law enforcement has confirmed that there is no active threat to the campus community. Emergency responders remain on the scene to provide assistance. Please continue to avoid Wilgus Hall. We will be communicating with residents of Wilgus Hall via campus email. More information will be sent via your university email.
4:29 p.m. Continue to shelter in place if you are on campus and if you are not on campus, please avoid campus. More information will be forthcoming.
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