Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The SUNY Buffalo State campus is closed for the remainder of Thursday after a threat was communicated to the campus community. University Police and local authorities continue to investigate the matter.
The closing announcement came shortly after the college says it received a bomb threat at around 10:45 a.m. ET. Interim Chief of University Police, Amy Pedlow says the threat was targeting select academic buildings.
According to Pedlow, classes were canceled for the remainder of the day out of abundance of caution so authorities could investigate the incident.
Resident students were urged to return to their residences and remain in place until any further updates from the school. School officials say the on-campus students' needs are being taken care of, which includes food being delivered to their rooms.
Commuter students were asked to leave the campus, while non-essential employees were dismissed. Those unable to leave campus were asked to go to the Sports Arena.
Further details of the incident were not released due to the incident still being an active investigation.
SUNY Buffalo State issued this statement late Thursday afternoon:
"University Police would like to thank our entire campus community for their cooperation. While at this time we have found no evidence that suggests the threat is credible, UPD and its law enforcement partners continue to actively investigate the matter.
"The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff remains paramount. Out of an abundance of caution and with spring break on the horizon, Buffalo State is canceling all classes on Friday, March 25. As a reminder, all classes remain canceled for Thursday evening, March 24.
"Only critical-essential employees, after consultation with their supervisors, should report to campus tomorrow, Friday, March 25. All other employees should consult with their supervisors about possible remote work arrangements.
"Effective immediately, residential students no longer need to remain in their rooms, although it should be noted that several services on campus will remain closed tonight. Meals will be delivered to students in residence halls this evening.
"The Campbell Student Union and Dining Services will reopen tomorrow, Friday, March 25. Classes will resume after spring break on Monday, April 4. Normal operations for all employees will resume on Monday, March 28.
"If you have any information that may be of assistance to investigators, you are urged to call University Police at (716) 878-6333. You can also leave a message on the University Police anonymous tip line at (716) 878-3166."
