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Bomb Threat Halts Monday Morning SLC Classes

by Glenn Fullington
10/22/2007

A bomb threat early Monday morning led to the evacuation of the Student Learning Center by UGA Police.

At approximately 8 AM an unidentified witness contacted the SLC security desk about a “credible threat” said SLC Director Florence King. The UGA Police department was contacted at 8:10 and the police and SLC staff had completely evacuated the building by 8:25 AM.

The sidewalks around the SLC were cleared and access to Baxter Street in front of the building was blocked off to non-police vehicles.

The UGA Police Department utilized their bomb detecting canine unit, which searched the entire building, including every room. The university police are the only agency within 60 miles that have the bomb dogs said Chief Jimmy Williamson.

Chief Jimmy Williamson commented that the first obligation was to the safety of the students and no action would be taken until they could check all the facts.

Students and staff were allowed to re-enter the SLC at 10:40 a.m. after the canine unit found no evidence of any explosives.

If you have any information regarding the situation please contact UGA Police at 706-542-2200.