Yesterday at approximately 7:50 p.m. Cerro Coso Security saw a male
walking with what appeared to be a rifle near the Library. The
security officer shouted for him to stop and the individual immediately
fled.
The Ridgecrest Police were immediately notified and responded rapidly. The
College went into immediate lockdown. Police secured individual buildings
and students left in an orderly manner. “I am very proud of how the
college staff and students responded to this situation,” stated Dr. Mary
Retterer, President of Cerro Coso.
Selected Cerro Coso staff had just two weeks ago completed focused training
in Critical Incident Management. Cerro Coso College is in compliance with
following the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in State Emergency
Management Systems (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
The college is now secure and classes are back on normal operational
schedule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760)
384-6230
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